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.
Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact investigations
Retired Calif. detective Dan Salcedo recounts his encounter with Randy Kraft, a serial killer with a staggering body count who remains a footnote in true crime
What criminals share online can be their undoing. See how OSINT tools and smart strategies help police turn posts into actionable intelligence
Leading public safety solution provider SoundThinking commemorates Giving Tuesday with a $10,000 donation to the Officer Down Memorial Page, an organization that honors the memory of law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty
The woman was waiting for a ride in the lobby of the Westborough Police Department when she intentionally set a clothing donation box on fire
In one body camera video, a trooper and bystanders run toward an SUV to pull a person to safety
Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer’s parents claim that mandatory overtime left their son too fatigued to defend himself
These methods offer a more effective approach for police officers when interacting with victims of trauma
The measures law enforcement must take to apprehend the perpetrators of online sexual blackmail
Using technology and data from the Real Time Crime Center, BRPD implemented a patrol strategy in violence hot spots to reduce crime in the community
Chief Michel Moore agreed with an internal force review board that said the officers had “sufficient time to contact” the Mental Evaluation Unit
Body camera video shows several officers trying to remove the gun from the suspect’s hand when a shot was fired
A Murfreesboro Police officer was responding to a call about an attempted armored car robbery when the suspect charged at the officer with two knives
The attack happened at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, a medium-security prison
The ring was responsible for nearly 500 catalytic converter thefts, as well as thefts of jewelry stores and ATMs
The digital landscape is ever-evolving, with new technologies and communication methods constantly emerging
Machine learning can help investigators identify critical patterns and insights, enabling investigators to optimize obtaining evidence and building stronger cases
While GPS is not new technology, the use of geofence warrants in law enforcement investigations is relatively recent
Austin Officer Christopher Taylor was on trial for murder for shooting a man fleeing a traffic stop
The move comes after Derek Chauvin’s correspondence with a pathologist who claims that George Floyd’s death was caused by a rare tumor
“If anyone thinks that they can get away with spreading hate and harming other New Yorkers and violating the law, you will be caught,” the governor said
“Had officers arrived a few seconds later, this could have been a very different outcome,” said White Settlement Police Chief Christopher Cook
The long processing times were called into question last year when a man was convicted of a 2021 rape weeks after killing a woman in 2022
The policy requires medical examiners to list all sources of information used in autopsy reports and to state whether any officers were present during the autopsy
The NYPD stated 69 antisemitic incidents were reported last month, up from 22 in Oct. 2022
“These deputies never had a chance,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “They didn’t have a chance to get out of the way”
Cellebrite Smart Search is a SaaS-based solution that securely automates the collection and review of publicly available online data
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An in-depth look at how FTK 8 can help your investigations
The May incident led to an officer being fired and charged, as well as increased de-escalation training at the department
Since the leak, media companies have filed a lawsuit for access, while families connected with the school have discouraged releasing the writings
Acting Police Chief Pamela Smith says the tracking tags have already helped the department locate several stolen cars this year
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