Hilary Rodela

On Becoming an Investigator

Hilary Rodela has extensive law enforcement and forensic training. She has been a professional writer for several years with a focus on public safety protocol, products and technology.

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'Walk a mile in my shoes': Building empathy between cops and communities
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Helping officers protect, serve and understand is the goal of the Irondale Ensemble Project's theatrical program
How to ensure your body armor is a perfect fit
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Follow these simple steps to ensure your body armor not only fits for comfort, but also for maximum protection
5 reasons why a police department needs an in-car video system
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Police dash cams have assisted agencies across the country in developing community trust through transparency, as well as enhance officer safety
How software systems can help PDs manage evidence
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Evidence software manufacturers are implementing systems that save time and improve operational efficiency for both police officers and evidence personnel
Investigators: Does your search pattern fit the crime scene?
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Especially during the initial phase of an investigation, the issue of using the correct crime scene search pattern will come up — here are some options for consideration
What cops should know about processing void blood patterns
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When assessing void blood patterns, investigators must try to determine the missing object, how it was involved and where it is now located
How good crime scene photos help tell the story of the incident
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Article updated on October 6, 2017 It is the investigator’s job to relay the events of the crime in the best possible manner. Crime scene photos help to tell a story. A good set of photos can help ...