The most common and well-known service a forensic artist provides is composite drawing. Composites are drawn for several reasons; first and foremost, to identify an otherwise unknown suspect of a crime. Composites can also be used to eliminate suspects. By eliminating suspects, time and money is saved pursuing alibis, interrogation, etc. When used in the proper manner, composites are a valuable investigative tool; they are media friendly, allow for public involvement, and can be sent out to agencies by utilizing the quality faxing capabilities of the personal computer. By using this method of distribution, all departments, and news media, have the information in their hands to perhaps make a quick identification, and apprehension of the suspect. Composites can be used for any crime with an unidentified suspect, ranging from shoplifting, to homicide.  Below are samples of various composite drawing hits,