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.
Global cases show police can dismantle crypto crime networks when they share intelligence and act together
Pairing human intelligence with open-source intelligence ensures investigators base decisions on facts — not assumptions
Investigators can uncover flight logs, metadata and operator profiles to stop smugglers, spies and terrorists in their tracks
The trainer was standing in front of Lt. Rodney Osborne to give him additional instructions when he pulled the trigger, hitting Osborne just above his protective vest
“To get woke up at 3:12 in the morning that four police cars are on fire…my heart sunk to my stomach. I’ve never had that call before.” McKeesport Police Chief Mark Steele said
Julio Cordero, a standout at the FBI for over 20 years, was confronted by an El Paso ISD officer after he was reportedly breaking windows before school started
Agents built a case against Ronald Carmona, using phone data and controlled buys to prove fentanyl distribution
How should officers respond to an ambiguous request for counsel following the Miranda warning?
In U.S. v. Chatrie, the 4th Circuit upheld geofence warrant data linking Chatrie to a robbery, ruling it didn’t violate the 4th Amendment
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This approach can help officers and investigators enhance their ability to discern truth from deception, leading to more effective and reliable outcomes in their cases
Arson and fire investigation training equip investigators with a robust skill set that extends far beyond identifying the causes of fires
Both the Army Reserve and local police missed out on opportunities to intervene in a gunman’s psychiatric crisis and seize his weapons, the report found
Use these tips if you suspect a semi-tractor and trailer is being used to move drugs and other contraband
The charges allege that the doctors supplied Perry with a large amount of ketamine and even wondered in a text how much the former “Friends” star would be willing to pay
Episodes of “Park City Confidential,’ created by the Bridgeport PD homicide unit, will run about five minutes and include both detectives and family members of the victims
The precedent set by Franks v. Delaware warns officers of the dire consequences, such as suppressed evidence, civil suits and potential career destruction
As AI infiltrates existing technology, crime analysis software will be a significant beneficiary
Law enforcement agencies are harnessing data and empirical research to revolutionize public safety and crime prevention
Donna Massey described her daughter’s mental health symptoms and was afraid an officer would harm her
Mislabeling people in police reports is a problem. Follow these steps to prevent errors
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There are two things to pay attention to while using any grammar and spell checker: security and retrievability
Cook County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Rafael D. Wordlaw was approached by a man at a gas station; the two argued before the man drew a gun and shot Wordlaw in the chest
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Redundant question and answer phrases can cause confusion and make your reader (usually the charging attorney) lose interest in your case
Set the scene, by introducing the people, property and other information before it is discussed
Tactics keep you alive, but report writing keeps you out of trouble
The suspect ignored the Chino Police Department officer’s repeated commands and pulled a large fillet knife from his pocket while advancing toward the officer
The Sangamon County sheriff said the ex-deputy’s actions were “inexcusable and do not reflect the values or training of our office”
During a congressional hearing, Kimberly Cheatle said the Secret Service was told about a suspicious person two to five times before the shooting at the Trump rally
The suspect in the shooting death of Melvindale Officer Mohamed Said remains at large; a reward for tips leading to the suspect’s arrest has been raised to up to $37,500
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