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.
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
In Dimock v. City of Brooklyn Center, the court ruled warrantless entry and deadly force was lawful, citing exigent circumstances doctrine
Violence prevention is not only possible but also achievable through diligent collaboration, proactive intervention and a commitment to community safety
The case summary underscores the elaborate lengths the shooter took to plan a massacre without provoking interference from mental health providers
The Terry stop is a versatile law enforcement tool for officers, but we must be aware of the hazards in these contacts and use tactics to mitigate them
From reasonable suspicion to courtroom scrutiny, here’s what officers need to know about executing Terry stops properly
Often called the “Sherlock Holmes of France,” Dr. Edmond Locard was one of the first to demonstrate that no crime scene is ever truly “clean”
From a compromised crime scene to controversial police conduct, the O.J. Simpson case offers a study on the pitfalls that can derail justice
Cellebrite’s 2025 annual industry trends survey reveals how law enforcement agencies are embracing new technologies to tackle growing digital evidence backlogs and investigative challenges
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