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.
From burnout to breakthrough: AI’s role in trauma-informed investigations
Patrol officers’ reports are the foundation of the successful investigation and prosecution of a crime, so make sure you’re giving your report the attention it requires
Get comprehensive guidance on various facets of street crime investigations from the second edition of Nick Perna’s handbook for investigators
Nearly 40% of all 650 evidence bags and almost a third of all firearms weren’t documented before being stored in the Hanceville PD evidence room
Crime analyst and former CIA officer Jeff Asher breaks down why FBI crime data falls short, what the Realtime Crime Index can offer and how agencies can improve intelligence with better systems
The suspect is accused of fatally beating and shooting Jessica Lockwood, a volunteer first responder, before setting her body on fire and fleeing the area
The man had guns and police uniforms as well as a Ford Crown Victoria sedan painted like a cruiser, complete with a laptop stand in the front seat and a police computer
Focusing on impaired driving apprehension is critical for safer roadways
Report writing is not a chore, it is the best tool for avoiding lost cases, lost lawsuits and lost careers
Cops and prosecutors share a passion for making society a better place, but the street is vastly different than the courtroom
This approach positions you as a helper and is sure to make the community, your administrators and supervisors happy
“FY2024 was a pivotal year for ForceMetrics, marked by tremendous growth and the strengthening of our position as a leader in our industry,” said Andre McGregor, CEO of ForceMetrics
Intuitive reality capture is next-gen technology that helps first responders work faster, safer and smarter
The D.C. Circuit ruled in U.S. v. Brown that forcing a suspect to unlock a phone with a thumbprint violates the Fifth Amendment
After the Washington Supreme Court ruled against them, the officers contend that their off-duty political activity does not justify public exposure or disciplinary action
Troopers, bomb techs, paramedics and FBI agents share how the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing shaped their careers and their lives
Detectives used technology and targeted policing to dismantle the 800 YGs, described as showing “absolute disregard for human life”
After a deathbed confession, a police officer investigated long-hidden abuse at the hands of a once-revered priest
Today’s criminals sell stolen goods online, hide behind burner accounts and encrypted apps, and leave few physical traces — OSINT helps you follow their digital footprints
A single strand of hair, an overlooked home invasion and the persistence of investigator Misty Carausu helped unravel the true story behind a crime law enforcement once labeled a hoax
Use the latest data tech to track crime patterns and suspects
The video and audio evidence we once relied on will require time and resources to verify
Forensic science is poised to play an even greater role in the future of criminal justice, not just by solving crimes but by preventing them
“Versaterm is committed to empowering forensic professionals with advanced tools that enhance efficiency and accuracy in their analyses and investigations,” said Rohan Galloway-Dawkins, Chief Product Officer at Versaterm
As vigilante justice groups target child predators, law enforcement must ask: Where are we falling short?
Police Chief Bill Scott said RTIC has enabled the department to target individuals who have “damaged our city,” including repeat offenders
The suspect told police he would have beaten Gov. Josh Shapiro with a sledgehammer if he found him
From fainting at her first autopsy to finding the only drop of blood that cracked a murder case, Gabrielle Wimer shares the raw, often gritty reality of crime scene investigations
By giving officers real-time access to video, RTCCs are turning in-progress calls into solved cases and helping agencies close investigations faster and more safely
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