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INTERVIEW – process of asking questions; a
debriefing although it is less formal and the subject
willing to share information.

INTOXICATION – a condition that follows the
administration of a sufficient amount of a
psychoactive substance and which results in
behavioral and/or physical changes.

INTRAVENOUS – means within a vein.

INVALID – being without foundation or force in fact,
truth or law.

INVESTIGATION – an inquiry or close examination,
study of a case or situation in order to discover the
facts about it. It primarily involves the exploration,
observation, collection, analysis, and evaluation of
all data or raw facts in order to develop or produce
an information that will serve as a set of conclusion
on the case or thing being studied.

INVESTIGATIVE PSYCHOLOGY – a criminal-
profiling approach based on interpersonal
coherence, significance of time and place, criminal
characteristics, and the offender's criminal career
and forensic awareness.

INVESTIGATOR/OFFICER – refer to any law
enforcement personnel belonging to the duly
mandated law enforcement agencies tasked to
enforce laws and in charge of investigating criminal
cases.

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