Introduction and Contents:

   Investigations into crimes follow, or are meant to follow, a set procedure that involves many steps. These steps, and the processes that are carried out, in each case often differ but the key steps remain the same in almost all investigations; nevertheless a procedure for an investigation has to be followed.

Contents:

Initial Response:

Preliminary Investigation:

Investigation Plan:

Incident Room:

Investigating Leads:

Researching and Analysing Intelligence Systems:

Gathering and Analysing Facts:

Identifying Patterns and Links:

Process of Elimination:

Ethical Considerations:

Presenting Evidence in Court: