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.
Real-world lessons and practical strategies for law enforcement on building stronger RICO cases
Philadelphia’s crash scene investigation underscores how portable and rapid DNA capabilities are transforming response and recovery efforts
How your agency can stay ahead by operating as part of a seamless network
Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris said the 20-year-old transient opened fire after firefighters responded to a blaze he had set; police offered to accompany firefighters on every call
An attorney said ex-Antioch cop Morteza Amiri “misused his police dog to inflict unnecessary and excessive force against a victim and cheated his way into a pay raise”
Nearly 300 officers and multiple agencies searched rugged terrain after a shooter targeted firefighters responding to a deliberately set fire on Canfield Mountain
Members of a SWAT team located a deceased man with a firearm nearby on Canfield Mountain
The notice to remove San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus cited violation of the law related to the performance of duties, neglect of those duties, and obstruction of an investigation
Captain Eric Threlkeld shares the red flags officers can’t afford to miss — and how a multidisciplinary approach can interrupt deadly patterns
The Mission Darkness Charge Preserve Evidence Bag allows devices to stay powered while sealed in a secure, contamination-proof bag
“The events of the last three years have challenged our department to thoroughly review our actions,” Col. Geoffrey Noble stated, pledging more investigative training and renewed oversight
When words lie, handwriting tells the truth. Are you paying attention?
Rethink your strategy with these actionable tips for identifying, disrupting and dismantling gang operations through planning, partnerships and persistence
Lawfully owed DNA samples are going uncollected across the U.S., enabling violent offenders to reoffend and evade justice
The burned cruisers suffered more than $500,000 in damage, with the cost to replace the vehicles being around $800,000
A 1,325% spike in AI-related abuse cases demands stronger tools and support for law enforcement to uphold the new federal law
Karen Read was acquitted of killing Officer John O’Keefe after arguing she was framed by police, though jurors convicted her of a DUI
“To our law enforcement officers: thank you for your courage, your service and your professionalism,” Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz stated
Vance Boelter is accused of posing as a police officer and fatally shooting Rep. Melissa Hortman, a Democrat, and her husband, Mark
The suspect, posing as a cop and driving a fake cruiser, carried out targeted shootings of Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman; police later found a manifesto naming both lawmakers
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A masked vandal poured gasoline on patrol cars and used fire-starters before being interrupted by an officer
The fires were set in a lot about two blocks from the 83rd Precinct; several marked cruisers, as well as unmarked vehicles, were destroyed
From burnout to breakthrough: AI’s role in trauma-informed investigations
No two scenes are alike — but a consistent, common-sense approach helps CSIs navigate the chaos and uncover the truth
“When every second matters in an investigation, Magnet One, with the introduction of Magnet One Process and Mobile Case Stream, will provide game-changing capabilities that empower investigative teams to solve cases at the speed of crime,” said Braden Thomas, Chief Product & Research Officer at Magnet Forensics
While Officer Toni McBride was initially granted qualified immunity in a 2020 shooting, an appellate court found that the shots fired while the suspect was on the ground were not within policy
Facial recognition in law enforcement is promising, but concerns about accuracy, bias and privacy demand careful implementation
The two Orleans Parish Jail escapees led Huntsville PD on a pursuit, driving on the wrong side of the road and weaving through traffic before abruptly stopping and surrendering
Grant Hardin, former Gateway Police Department chief and convicted rapist and murderer, fled after disguising himself as a corrections officer
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