Investigations
The Investigations topic area furnishes cops with the latest news, information and strategies used in closing a case and putting bad guys behind bars. This touches on everything that happens between the suspect’s crimes to the final conviction.
Without wellness support, crimes against children investigators face burnout that threatens officer retention and well-being
Vicarious trauma, burnout and turnover are taking a toll on investigators — leaders must act to protect those protecting children
A study of New Jersey CSIs reveals that trauma exposure demands tailored support, not one-size-fits-all training
Prosecutors say Joshua Thompson ignored a restraining order and hid rifles, handguns, 2,000 rounds of ammo and meth pills
The Union Pacific PD and Los Angeles Port Police are collaborating with the LAPD in the investigation, helping link cargo thefts to the goods being sold at hardware stores
Global cases show police can dismantle crypto crime networks when they share intelligence and act together
Pairing human intelligence with open-source intelligence ensures investigators base decisions on facts — not assumptions.
Investigators can uncover flight logs, metadata and operator profiles to stop smugglers, spies and terrorists in their tracks
Beyond real-time lawful intelligence and precision location tracking, it’s leading the push toward ‘augmented intelligence’
President Donald Trump alleged that violent crime in Washington is actually getting worse as he ordered a federal takeover of the city’s police department
The trial against MSP Lt. David Busacca alleged that he altered a report and omitted information in warrant requests, which led to warrants issued without probable cause
The San Jose officer, a Medal of Honor recipient, was reinstated with back pay and legal fees after winning arbitration
Federal prosecutors say the suspect, who was an international affairs specialist, cursed at Border Patrol agents and threw food during a heated encounter
The Minneapolis park police officer was struck in the arm when the suspect pulled the trigger on the officer’s holstered weapon during a ground struggle
The West Memphis Police Department cited sexual misconduct allegations and prior complaints as key factors in the decision
Surrey Police arrested 18 people after undercover cops were catcalled, followed and harassed during a plainclothes operation
Meet Deputy Chief James Beyer of the Irving (Texas) Police Department, who brings a humanistic, solutions-driven approach to policy, personnel and long-term planning
The law mandates full disclosure of applicants’ disciplinary history and prior employment before agencies make final job offers
The retired narcotics K-9 attacked the 3-year-old at the Burlington Police chief’s home; it was later euthanized
The Hamilton County Association of Chiefs of Police says lax bail and sentencing practices undermine officer safety and erode community trust
BLTN helps officers cut through the clutter by transforming BOLO overload into actionable insights
The two, both employed with the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, had recently separated and were in a custody dispute when the deputy fatally shot the detention specialist, then himself
Sgt. Jason Blake had served with the McComb Police Department for five years and had a total of 16 years of law enforcement experience
The viral TikTok trend has led to felony charges, property damage and close calls with armed homeowners across the U.S.
The officers were injured by what turned out to be breaching rounds fired by an officer acting as a gunman in the training scenario, Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis said
The injured soldiers are stable and expected to recover, said Brig Gen. John Lubas; the soldiers who tackled Sgt. Quornelius Radford helped ensure his arrest
Authorities say the trooper followed his ex-girlfriend home before fatally shooting her and her new partner in a targeted attack
Investigators have not found a clear motive that prompted the man to open fire, but believe he may have been suffering from mental illness
Why your evidence handoff process could be putting justice at risk
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