Criminology

Study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system.

What Is Crime?Theories of Criminal BehaviorThe Criminal Justice System
Types of Crime and CriminalsCrime Prevention and ControlJuvenile Justice
Investigating Crime ScenesCareers in CriminologyTechnology and Crime
Understanding Key ConceptsCritical Thinking with Case Studies
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Practical Applications

Investigating Crime Scenes

How Are Crimes Solved?

Crime scene investigation is a critical part of solving crimes.

Steps in an Investigation

  1. Securing the Scene: Make sure evidence isn’t disturbed.
  2. Collecting Evidence: Photographs, fingerprints, and DNA samples.
  3. Interviewing Witnesses: Gather stories from people who saw what happened.
  4. Analyzing Clues: Forensic scientists study evidence to find suspects.

Why It Matters

Careful investigation helps catch the right person and avoid mistakes.

Real-World Coolness

Many TV shows make this look easy, but it takes training, science, and teamwork!

Examples

  • Dusting for fingerprints after a burglary.

  • Collecting hair samples from a crime scene for DNA analysis.

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Careers in Criminology