The person injured by a crime is the

• A. The witness
• B. The investigator
• C. The person who committed the crime
• D. The person injured by a crime

Answer: (D)

In law enforcement terms, the person harmed by a crime is the victim. A victim is the person who suffers physical, financial, or emotional harm as a result of a criminal act. This distinguishes them from others involved: a witness who provides testimony, an investigator who conducts the case, and the person who committed the crime (the offender or suspect). The term is used in procedures, statements, and victim services to focus on the harmed party and their rights. Even when there isn’t physical injury, the harmed or affected person is still considered the victim.