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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.

The true purpose of a midrange photograph is to establish the location of specific items of evidence
Intelligence analysis software allows investigators to methodically and strategically review high volumes of data from multiple sources
A recent DOJ-commissioned report provides guidance for police investigators and crime analysts
David Sweat told police that he masterminded the June 6 escape
Newly released video from January incident shows deadly OIS
Police said no charges have been filed
The Clinton Correctional Facility Superintendent and the Deputy Superintendent are among those on leave
Up to 50 people caused an estimated 2k worth of damage
Friends and family paint a portrait of a troubled and confused 21-year-old
Doctor’s testimony challenges insanity plea
DOJ said cops violated free-speech rights, antagonized crowds and made it difficult to hold officers accountable
So far this year, there have been 139 homicides in Detroit, compared to 128 during the same time period in 2014
Family say they will file a civil lawsuit in federal court against officer
Rapper could face up to three years in prison if convicted
Raised question of whether citizens have a right to know the outcome and other information about an investigation
The argument started over a custody battle; the police and fire department are investigating the incident
Initially the two convicts planned on fleeing to Mexico, but headed toward Canada on foot when their ride backed out
Argument between several men turned violent, but the argument was not tied to the event
A parole absconder was charged Friday with two counts of second-degree murder in a pursuit that left two children dead and four other people injured
Troopers with guns drawn searched a cabin in Malone and other officers carrying rifles manned checkpoints and examined cars
Police say 22-year-old David Luyando was shot in the head Thursday night at Hope Cemetery in Worcester
The State Bureau of Investigation says the three men are believed to be armed and dangerous
Officers continued to focus Saturday on rugged terrain west of Clinton Correctional Facility as they looked for Sweat
Shows the man swinging back at the officer and later being forcibly removed while holding the small girl
Acting as his own attorney, the defendant cites his persecution was a conspiracy by police
Officer-involved shootings have plunged since a spike three years ago
Residents who attended the forum at the University of Baltimore Law School broke up into small groups to speak one-on-one with agency attorneys about their experiences with the police
Driver accelerated to more than 70 mph while fleeing officers before striking and killing two young children and injuring three other children and an adult
The report says Gray’s death could not be ruled an accident and is instead a homicide because officers didn’t follow safety procedures
The arrest is the latest of several allegations of violence by Sean Combs
Six officers face charges ranging from second-degree assault to second-degree “depraved-heart” murder