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Investigating Crime

Find information to help you understand how crimes are investigated and what rights you have if you are arrested.

• Forensic Medicine

  Learn about forensic medicine and the role of the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine.

• Office of Public Prosecutions

  Learn about how the Office of Public Prosecutions prepares and conducts criminal prosecutions.

• Police Powers

  Find information about your rights when you are approached by police or arrested, including bail, being searched and getting legal representation, in the Your Rights: Police Powers in Victoria brochure on the Victoria Legal Aid website.

• State Coroner's Office

  Find out how the State Coroner's Office investigates unexpected death and fire, and get information about support services on the State Coroner's Office of Victoria website.

• Victoria Police

  Victoria Police is responsible for upholding law and order in Victoria, and plays a lead role in investigating many types of crime. Find out more about the way Victoria Police serves the community.

• WorkCover

  WorkCover investigates workplace injuries resulting in serious injury or death that may be subject to prosecution. Find out what to do in the event of a serious workplace incident or injury.