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Detectives and Criminal Investigators

Protective Service Occupations · Job Skills & Competencies · SOC 33-3021 · 131 skills

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  • Check victims for signs of life, such as breathing and pulse.
  • Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.
  • Secure deceased body and obtain evidence from it, preventing bystanders from tampering with it prior to medical examiner's arrival.

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