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.
In law enforcement, the ability to communicate is one of our most important tools. But how about our listening skills?
A sting operation catches an internet predator and the court determines the admissibility of the evidence
Argus Corrections Solutions’ Echo 2.0 raises the bar for safety and security capabilities of institutions
The police union defended Officer Michael Mays, contending that the first dog growled as it advanced toward him
Police Chief Janee Harteau resigned amid calls for new leadership in the department following last week’s shooting death
The shells turned out to be part of a Gettysburg collection that was donated to the town years ago
Mutual eye contact generally leads to obtaining the truth in a non-confrontational and expeditious manner
A thorough investigation will set a positive tone for the probation or parole case
Police haven’t reached any conclusions
Bike patrol units offer a high-visibility, proactive community policing presence that is budget-friendly for any size department
Alton Banks began vomiting at home after returning from a local pool on June 23
Sgt. Rod Lucas died in October while talking with Detective Jared Mullis about how to carry their backup weapons
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters said he was dropping the case against Ray Tensing
The BCA, which is investigating the shooting, said that it will be the job of the MPD to determine whether the officers violated the department’s body cam policy
Shots from Roy Oliver’s rifle pierced the front passenger window, hitting Jordan Edwards in the head
Authorities said officers were responding to a 911 call about a possible assault when the woman was shot
The remains of Donald Eugene Webb, a suspect in the 1980 slaying of Police Chief Gregory Adams, were found buried in the backyard of a Massachusetts home
The citizen found ammunition and grenades in their garage and brought them to the police building
K-9 Chris was scheduled to retire at the end of the year
A new cybersecurity law would force global technology companies such as Facebook and Google to help police by unscrambling encrypted messages sent by criminals
The database maintained by police has been the subject of scrutiny before
Justin Walters was 15 when he was accused of compiling a “die or dead list” and planning to shoot people
The judge said the case was “extremely troubling” and “severely mishandled,” but is optimistic that the department can repair its tarnished reputation under its new chief
On the day of the verdict, the city announced the “public will be best served” if Jeronimo Yanez were no longer an officer
The indictment alleges the officers lied when they reported the teen aggressively swung a knife and tried to get up, while still armed, after he was shot by Officer Jason Van Dyke
Police are investigating the incident
Ray Tensing was charged with murder and voluntary manslaughter in the shooting of Sam DuBose during a traffic stop
The investigation will go before a grand jury to decide whether there was proper use of force during the incident that culminated in the shooter being killed by an explosives-carrying robot
The guard suffered cuts and bruises on his face, but refused medical attention
Police work is obviously very dependent on being present out in the public, but cops can do a number of tasks remotely
The case felt, police said erroneously, like it had been torn from the pages of the book and movie “Gone Girl”
Attorney General Jeff Sessions called the shooting “the latest in a troubling series of attacks on police officers over the past two years”
Prosecutor Jay Town said Aziz Sayyed planned to use the bombs at a PD after pledging allegiance to Islamic State
