Tactical Criminal Investigations: Understanding the Dynamics to Obtain the Best Results without Compromising the Investigation

Abstract

The Rand Corporation study on criminal investigations [1] has been the classic research on criminal investigations that we refer to when reviewing and the efficacy of the detective in relations to policing. The research that has been conducted and reviewed providing a better understanding of the criminal investigations, case clearance and the detectives role has not been applied in most police departments and as a result very little has change in criminal investigations since the Rand Corporation study. This paper reviews the recent literature on criminal investigations in relations to the Rand Corporation study, and focuses on specific tactics of a criminal investigation to enhance the outcome and create higher clearance rates. Recognizing that U.S. crime statistics from the Uniform Crime Report (UCR) may not provide an accurate method to gauge crime and clearance rates tactical criminal investigations in conjunction with a properly managed case management system can produce more accurate data on investigative efficiency and lead to better work performance and accurate clearance rates.

DNA profiling and databasing: An analysis of issues and challenges in the criminal justice system of Pakistan

“…Since investigation methodologies have been revolutionised from primitive evidentiary material such as confession, admissions and eye-witness evidence, insufficient to convict the offenders, police are yet to respond to the innovations taking place in the field of crime. 18 Crime-scene processing in Pakistan is poor. 19 It is evident that an efficient and functioning police service is required to solve many serious crimes.…”