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.
A new documentary focuses on the two homicide detectives who led the investigation that resulted in the arrest of serial killer Richard Ramirez
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The civilian commission reviews complaints of officer misconduct
The video has since been taken down from YouTube
The new technology can help police discover whether a driver was texting at the time of an accident
The officers have complained to a human rights commission
State Police is responsible for handling Amber Alerts for all law-enforcement agencies in the state
Matt Pearce was hit seven times, in the cheek, arm, chest and leg
Steven M. Smith was a 27-year veteran and was the 54th Columbus officer to die in the line of duty since 1816
The officer who was shot is a seven-year veteran on the force and was with his family in stable condition
The officer had a bullet lodged near his heart, plus abdominal wounds
In Richmond, police responded to the alert but were told upon arrival that it was a false alarm
One of the men began firing at the building and vehicles, causing police officers to return fire
The sentencing of Peter Liang was delayed as the judge decides whether to toss his manslaughter conviction
The man was holding a chainsaw then hopped in a truck to do ‘doughnuts’
This was the second attack on an officer in two days
The patrol building incurred damage to the walls and windows of the conference room
No criminal charges have been filed
The 16-year-old allegedly threatened a Chicago police officer with a gun during a brief foot pursuit
It’s a challenge for prosecutors as more police officers are charged with on-duty crimes
Officer Jesse Hartnett threw the ceremonial first pitch then dropped to one knee
Exposure to IA will allow a cop to better understand the personnel system, agendas of some citizens, attitudes and mindset of officers, and the thought process of managers
Officer William Turner was responding to a mental health call in January 2015 when Tamar Xavier Harris opened fire
Columbus police say the man shot SWAT Officer Steven M. Smith and held police at bay for several hours
The video shows him struggling with the 12-year-old girl before body-slamming her to the ground
The trends concern the city’s top cop
The officer was moving his gun from one hand to the other when it discharged
Investigators have said the motive for the shootings may never be known
Internet message boards revealed officers may have cheated on several tests
The officer’s name will be released once it’s determined there are no threats against that officer or his family
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