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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How expanding beyond traditional license plate data is transforming crime-fighting capabilities
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
The threat to officer safety posed by sovereign citizens is well known. Here’s how to be safe and professional during an encounter
Among the problems: Some local police were unaware of two communications centers on site, so officers didn’t know the Secret Service wasn’t receiving their radio transmissions
Preliminary investigation indicates the Letcher County sheriff shot District Judge Kevin Mullins following an argument, Kentucky State Police said
“I like the scene work very much,” Windham Police Detective Gene Gallant Gallant said. “It’s like putting a puzzle together”
All three had been on paid leave while under investigation since May
Violating the new policy can result in termination and an investigation by the state board that issues and revokes officer certifications
“People have been in fear” following the shooting of 12 vehicles and the wounding of five freeway drivers on Sept. 7, Laurel County Sheriff John Root said
Learn how the Humane Society’s specialized training helps police investigate animal abuse and fighting rings
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The man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting Donald Trump camped outside a golf course with food and a rifle for nearly 12 hours
“The job done was absolutely outstanding. I am very proud to be an American!” Trump said
The Maui Police and Fire departments never established a unified incident command post or action plan, investigators stated in the report
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