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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In U.S. v. Jackson, a priest questions the validity of a search warrant based on insufficient “place to be searched”
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The rear tires of the stolen cruiser were deflated by spike strips; dash cam video shows officers performing a pit maneuver to stop the stolen cruiser
The trooper was dragged about a half mile hanging out the suspect’s car window; the suspect reached speeds near 100 mph before the trooper was able to get free
The popular series follows Richland County Sheriff’s Department investigators as they work missing persons cases
The controller notified the sheriff’s office that there wasn’t sufficient evidence to account for 76 of its guns and 109 weapons that were surrendered to the office
Officer Robert “Bobby” Garten was killed when the suspect, Richard Barrington, crashed into his cruiser while fleeing a separate traffic stop
Melvin Emde was charged with statutory child rape in North Carolina, allegedly faked his drowning death in the Mississippi River and was arrested in Georgia
Threats against Congress members have increased about 300% over the past seven years, Chief Manger told lawmakers at a hearing this year
The suspect, who was an off-duty deputy at the time, had gotten into a fight with a group of men and refused responding officers’ orders to drop his gun
“Whether mental health is a factor or not, think about this: If I had to go to your family and tell them that you were not coming home and you were just murdered, does it matter what the person was thinking or their condition?” Sheriff Luna said
The suspects recorded the killing of retired Bell Police Chief Andreas Probst on video, which was provided to the police by an SRO
Prosecutors said the Pennsylvania Constitution typically prohibits bail for offenses carrying a life term or if there is evidence the defendant poses a threat to the community
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Retired Bell Police Chief Andreas Probst is remembered for his big heart and his welcoming nature that made any stranger feel at home
Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer was shot while sitting in his cruiser at an intersection not far from the Palmdale station
Dr. David P. Weber, who blew the whistle on misconduct in the Bernie Madoff and R. Allen Stanford cases, is using a $2.6M grant to oversee interns investigating fraudsters preying on the elderly
The grants will help local law enforcement agencies create investigative units, increase foot patrol, and purchase advanced surveillance technology and equipment
Detective Richard Hershey survived the attack, which involved three gunmen, but was seriously wounded
The family’s lawyer said the retired officer should not have been permitted to have a firearm within the D.C. public library or during a training session
Cognyte’s NEXYTE decision intelligence platform offers innovative solutions for the transformation of raw data into actionable insights
The five former officers continue to fight second-degree murder charges in state courts
Councilmembers voted to fire the chief and deactivate the department following allegations about the backgrounds of hired officers
The fatal OIS video shows the man, who’s holding a large knife in his hand, turn toward three officers who had just entered an elevator
Cartel activities are not confined to the southern border states – even small towns in the least populated states are impacted
As the suspect attempted to flee, he deliberately drove the stolen government SUV into multiple cruisers, just barely missing officers
The bodycam footage shows the suspect holding a knife in his right hand, by his right leg, before he was shot
As America’s senior population grows, police must adjust to better serve their needs
The man’s plot was discovered when a cellmate and an undercover deputy got an audio recording of the scheme
Shawn Casteel reported that his supervisors prevented him from being promoted, leading to loss of overtime work, pay and negative evaluations
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