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   In·ves·ti·ga·tion

   /inˌvestəˈɡāSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research: "he is under investigation for receiving illicit funds"
   • ▪ a formal inquiry or systematic study: "an investigation has been launched into the potential impact of the oil spill"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin investigatio(n-), from the verb investigare (see investigate).

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   May 20, 2024 · In criminal investigation, the term ‘investigation’ refers to the act of gathering and evaluating evidence to back investigative theories and identify suspects. The purpose of investigation in the criminal justice system is to: Collect evidence. Evaluate data. Construct and validate hypotheses. Establish reasonable grounds for suspicion

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   1 day ago · Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), principal investigative agency of the federal government of the United States. The bureau is responsible for conducting investigations in cases where federal laws may have been violated, unless another agency of the federal government has been specifically delegated that duty by statute or executive fiat.

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   May 21, 2024 · Inspector General Investigations. Inspectors General conduct independent and objective criminal, civil, and administrative investigations related to the employees, programs, operations, grants, and contracts of their agencies. Each year, these investigations help prevent, detect, and address waste, fraud, mismanagement, and abuse; form the ...

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