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.
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U.S. v. Pena examines the legality of voluntary confession in a coerced rape case involving a confession and its admission in court
Discover the technical processes to access critical social media information, from IP tracking to data preservation and legal requests
“This hurts us to know we’ve hurt others,” Fort Worth police Chief Neil Noakes stated
New York ranked second in 2023 for staged accidents with 1,729 cases, a 14% increase from the previous year
One of the most compelling reasons for law enforcement professionals to network is the potential to uncover investigative case leads
Why do we still rely on human observation to recognize deception in criminal investigations?
Lt. Eloilda Shea, 39, had served with the Orange County Sheriff’s office since 2011; her husband was a sergeant who resigned amid an investigation into an alleged on-duty affair
“Put simply, the evidence obtained by the Task Force to date shows the tragic and shocking events of July 13 were preventable and should not have happened,” the report says
With the right approach, officers can use tools they already have to track, catch online criminals
The review praised the work of Maine’s Incident Management Assistance Team but also made several suggestions for improvements
“I like to call a perfect storm of sorts … ruthless individuals that have created a multitude of crimes with basically no repercussions,” Detective Bureau Asst. Chief Jason Savino said
A pivotal 2020 case examines how TASER logs and video footage can impact an ongoing debate surrounding police use of force
“Without that reform, the Independent Review Panel believes another Butler can and will happen again,” the authors wrote
Data analysis and visualization tools are key to staying one step ahead
The alleged hazing practices include officers being required to shave their heads, wear long-sleeved uniforms in hot weather or being forbidden from speaking unless spoken to
With Zona, Arizona’s first electronic detection K-9, Gayle Warren tackles everything from child exploitation cases to high-profile investigations, bringing her unique journalism background and forensic expertise to the forefront
Law enforcement faces a daunting challenge: an explosion of digital data coupled with overwhelming caseloads
From crime scene reporting to confronting serial killers, Anne E. Schwartz recounts her chilling experiences and lessons learned from the Dahmer investigation
Agencies must address the growing problem of unresolved criminal cases
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This specially trained K9 detects hidden electronic devices, aiding investigators in bringing child predators to justice
“Sherlock will be able to go into our community and help find and prosecute offenders targeting children,” Cobb County Assistant Chief Gina Hawkins said
“Today’s findings show that the Lexington Police Department...routinely [violated] the constitutional rights of those it was sworn to protect,” Attorney General Merrick Garland said
The committee found multiple failures on almost every level ahead of the Butler, Pa. shooting, including in planning, communications, security and allocation of resources
"[The priority] is to hunt down, capture, arrest and convict the people who are responsible for this mass shooting.” Mayor Randall Woodfin said
Details about the cause of Enrique Delgado-Garcia’s death have not been publicly released; the academy program is awaiting the results of an independent investigation
An LAPD officer is under investigation for allegedly recording the questions to an exam on a pair of camera-equipped smart glasses, “Mission Impossible"-style
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