Detectives are assigned them (5)

I believe the answer is:

cases

(Other definitions for cases that I've seen before include "Bags" , "Keeps a close eye on" , "Proceedings in a court of law" , "Instances; containers" , "Baggage" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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