Crime
In a year that brought relentless challenges, these are the five events the P1 team and our readership viewed as having the most significant impact
Progressive police leadership can transform even the smallest of agencies without spending a dime
The coronavirus created more than just health problems, it has led to COVID-related crimes
Police located footage of a black Buick Enclave with front-end damage, chrome rims, handles and a luggage rack, that they believe may be involved
The move comes after a burst of gun violence over the weekend left at least 11 dead and around 70 wounded
Even for Chicagoans all too accustomed to violence in parts of the city, the weekend stood out
On Saturday, police said three thieves walked into the aquarium with a baby stroller and stole the 16-inch female shark
Auto theft is frequently a component of high-impact crimes, including robberies, equipment theft, drive-by shootings and even terrorism
Police said the women stole 148 pairs from a Lululemon store and that they could be responsible for more thefts
While the ACLU continues to attack police use of “stop and frisk,” history shows that aggressive and focused policing substantially reduces crime
The video shows officers getting into a struggle with the suspect as they tried to pry the child from her arms
As more communities explore versions of “self-policing” or vigilantism, the police may not be summoned until situations become untenable
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss the topics of re-entry and recidivism
The driver charged in the hit-and-run that killed Officer Mathew Mazany was identified as Brian Anthony
Knowing how and where courts draw the line can be the difference between a successful prosecution and having your evidence suppressed
Here’s how the American Society of Evidence-Based Policing can assist you in quickly leveraging science-based methodologies at your department
Jim and Doug are joined by Lieutenant Jason Potts in a discussion about problem-oriented policing and the use of scientific analysis in LE
California voters’ decision to reduce penalties for drug and property crimes in 2014 contributed to a jump in car burglaries, shoplifting and other theft
Jim and Doug are joined by Vallejo Police Lieutenant Jason Potts in a discussion about evidence-based policing
Camden ARISE – a new initiative out of New Jersey – demonstrates that merging disparate data sources can lead to surprising findings
Proposition 47 downgraded a variety of crimes — such as burglary, shoplifting, and grand theft — from felonies to misdemeanors
Police said someone in a Honda Accord shot the robber twice in the upper torso before he managed to flee from the scene
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The ALS causes certain materials to fluoresce, which enhances the ability to visualize specific evidence
Any gang-prevention strategy must address unaccompanied children from Central America who are particularly vulnerable to MS-13 recruitment and victimization
Abuse can take many forms — from physical harm to emotional damage
Jim and Doug discuss the best practices for ensuring that the scene is processed thoroughly and properly
Study concludes a reduction in proactive stops by Chicago police officers was responsible for the spike in homicides and shootings
Investigators do not believe Nasim Aghdam specifically targeted the three victims wounded in the shooting
Authorities said a man who tried to run off with $20,000 worth of jewelry from a mall store was captured by two officers who happened to be eating lunch nearby
Here are five things police departments need to do ahead of time in order to take advantage of the volumes of potential evidence captured by the public
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Police say 22-year-old Dustin Johnson also left behind his wallet, which contained identification with his address
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