crime detection
noun
The process of uncovering criminal activity (or verifying reported crime) and acquiring evidence in order to identify and prosecute its perpetrators.
- In most countries, conducted by the police or specialist law-enforcement agencies..
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Medical Times.
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