The investigation following an explosion or bombing plays a vital role in uncovering the truth about the incident.
Criminal justice practitioners often need to build cases and attribute involvement in a crime by locating and using trace amounts of evidence remaining at the scene. The evidence recovered can be critical in identifying, charging, and ultimately convicting the person who perpetrated the crime to prevent further attacks. Investigations around explosives are inherently multidisciplinary, involving law enforcement officers and various specialists including scientists and engineers.
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Source: U.S. National Institute of Justice