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.
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
A 1,325% spike in AI-related abuse cases demands stronger tools and support for law enforcement to uphold the new federal law
Thomas Mascia claimed he was shot in the leg by a driver; instead, prosecutors say, he staged the scene of the incident by scattering shell casings, then shot himself at a park
A maintenance worker shut off water to a toilet covering a hole in the wall after an inmate threatened to “shank” him, arrest documents state
Gov. Jeff Landry said a jail audit is underway and called for accountability across the justice system, “except for the police, who seem to be doing their job”
The FBI says the suspect, who died in the explosion, left writings suggesting a motive tied to anti-population beliefs
The 10th Circuit upheld the admissibility of a voluntary confession, ruling it was Fifth Amendment compliant given the friendly interview
Fifteen genetic analyzers can deliver results in about 90 minutes, officials say
A preliminary investigation shows “the suspect fired the shot from the gun that was in his control,” after lunging and grabbing it from a Durham PD officer
Using first person makes your reports more clear and easy to read
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Understand the technology advancements making a difference in digital forensics post-pandemic
“The disregard for traffic laws, taking over our city streets, will be met with full force,” St. Louis PD said
Two children were removed safely after one called 911 to report the deaths of Stanislaus Sgt. Daniel Hutsell and Dinella Hutsell
How three agencies modernized their field ops and cross-jurisdictional collaboration
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Members of Diablos de la 42, an offshoot of the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, used scooters and bottles to attack officers trying to stop a robbery, Mayor Eric Adams said
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
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
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”
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