In a 1975 investigation into the role of detectives in solving crimes in 150 police departments, it was determined that it was rare for detectives to find new evidence that led to case being solved.

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The 1975 study by the Police Foundation found that detectives often relied on evidence collected at the scene of the crime by patrol officers or information readily available through initial investigations, rather than uncovering new evidence themselves.

In a 1975 Investigation into the Role of Detectives in Solving