Crime
The coronavirus created more than just health problems, it has led to COVID-related crimes
Chemical identification devices from Smiths Detection come with access to ReachBackID, a hotline to scientists for help to analyze and interpret data collected in the field
The investigative or Terry stop is the bread and butter of the patrol officer who wants to make an impact on crime in their community
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
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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
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Police say 22-year-old Dustin Johnson also left behind his wallet, which contained identification with his address
When officers apprehended a suspect in a deadly hit-and-run incident, they were led to him in an unusual way
When a man wearing a pillow case and brandishing a knife approached the Wendy’s counter on Christmas Day, a customer didn’t hesitate to take action
Police say the man had a pole, a fake scope, a spring and two table legs fastened together to look like a rifle
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Jim and Doug discuss police response to natural disasters, the debate over sanctuary cities, the Las Vegas mass shooting and other major topics
Prosecutors say the men ran gambling, loan sharking, drugs and other criminal operations for the mafia from January 2014 to this month
The officer, who has not been identified, was released and is recovering at her home
Using AI and facial recognition software for real-time crime reporting is the next logical progression in how police are already using existing technology
Because crime is politicized and reported in its extremes, it is hard to convince the general public that Americans are in one of the safest eras in human history
His conviction for online rape was the first of its type in Sweden
Gang investigators need to think globally, but act locally when handling gang cases with subsets
Standard police interrogation tactics do not work with sex offenders
A man suspected of stealing from a store in an Arlington mall was shot after he pulled an imitation gun on an officer
Sgt. Rafael Souza was at the pharmacy to purchase medicine when two armed, hooded men stormed the business
The city has recorded at least 609 homicides, which trails the 711 homicides this time last year but far exceeds previous years
Police say Jessica Marie Cross stole $1,400 in cash, a purse, food and Happy Meal toys
Eric Rivers allegedly robbed at least two banks and then decided to speak to a reporter on-camera about traffic
Intelligence gathering helps officers identify specific crime trends, criminal organizations and suspects who pose a significant community or officer safety threat
The suspect attempted to flee, but the pain from the gunshot wound was too severe for him to continue running
A McDonald’s employee said the driver called her a vulgar name after pulling out the gun and then cursed at her again before driving away
The Heritage Foundation’s report shows encouraging evidence that law enforcement leaders are acknowledging the challenges of policing today
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