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STAGES OF FORENSIC INVESTIGATION

Forensic investigation involves several stages: identification of evidence linked to a crime, preservation of that evidence, collection using specialized tools, examination of data to uncover insights, detailed analysis to establish facts, thorough documentation of the process, and presentation of findings in court. Each stage is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the evidence and ensuring a transparent investigation. The ultimate goal is to support the legal system by providing clear and reliable evidence for justice.

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STAGES OF FORENSIC INVESTIGATION

Forensic investigation involves several stages: identification of evidence linked to a crime, preservation of that evidence, collection using specialized tools, examination of data to uncover insights, detailed analysis to establish facts, thorough documentation of the process, and presentation of findings in court. Each stage is crucial for maintaining the integrity of the evidence and ensuring a transparent investigation. The ultimate goal is to support the legal system by providing clear and reliable evidence for justice.

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STAGES OF FORENSIC INVESTIGATION

• What is Forensic Science?


-Forensic science drives from latin word “forensic” which means the gathering of
people those are seeking justice. Thus forensic science is the science which is used in
the court of justice.
it is the application of scientific principles and techniques to investigate crimes and
gather evidence for use in the legal system. It encompasses various disciplines and
methods to analyze physical evidence collected from crime scenes

stages of forensic investigation


1)Identification: This is the initial stage where investigators identify potential sources of evidence
and that evidence is being linked with the crime committed in that place various procedure like
corpus delicti, physical evidence , linking a suspect with a victim , linking a person to the crime scene
or through identification of perpetrator.

2)Preservation: Once potential evidence is identified, it is crucial to preserve it in its original state.
This involves isolating the devices and creating exact copies (forensic images) to prevent data
tampering.

3)Collection: after the evidence is being identified and preserve it in its original state in this stage,
the actual collection of evidence takes place. Investigators use specialized tools and techniques to
extract data from the devices while maintaining the integrity of the original evidence.

4)Examination: The collected data is then examined to identify relevant information. This involves
analyzing the data to reconstruct events, identify patterns, and uncover any hidden or deleted
information. This examination stage is very crucial for forensic investigation it analyse the obtained
data in such a way that gives insight information about the case and help in solving the case.

5)Analysis: After the examination of the data collected in this stage involves a detailed analysis of
the examined data to draw conclusions and establish facts. Investigators look for connections,
corroborate evidence, and build a comprehensive understanding of the case. Investigator analyse
every possible way to find out any link between these evidence which will ultimately benefit in
solving the case.

6)Documentation: Once after the analysis any linkage found that is helpful in solving the case then
that should be documented in the manner prescribe. Throughout the investigation, detailed
documentation is maintained. This includes recording the steps taken, evidence collected, and
findings. Proper documentation ensures that the investigation process is transparent and can be
reviewed by others.

7)Presentation: Finally, the findings of the investigation are presented in a clear and concise manner,
often in the form of reports, presentations, or testimony in court. The goal is to convey the results of
the investigation effectively to stakeholders, including legal teams, judges, and juries.

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