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.
How law enforcement can leverage new tools to combat the fentanyl crisis
Many crimes today – from identity theft to the sale of illegal drugs – can involve the use of the U.S. mail
“Joanna’s Law” would help identify staged suicides that could otherwise deceive investigators and let killers walk free
The state Supreme Court found the nearly real-time surveillance of a person’s social media was the “functional equivalent” of tapping their phone
A recent case demonstrates how evidence collection, whether it shows innocence or guilt, is essential for law enforcement investigators
Of the five officers who were criminally charged, commissioners fired four of them after an internal affairs investigation; The fifth officer retired in January
“These actions were completely unjustified and unprofessional, ultimately resulting in criminal charges against him”
An undercover officer who was part of the investigation with a narcotics team was hospitalized after consuming a drink at the bar
“It was never our intention to be insensitive, inflammatory, or offensive to anyone,” Villa Rica Police Department said
Four of seven justices found the scientific methodology is not reliable enough to allow examiners to testify that a particular gun fired a particular bullet
In 2019, 15 officers were fired; Since then, 5 officers had their firings reversed through arbitration, 1 firing has been upheld and 6 other appeals are pending
How an open mind can help officers prepare for, prevent and problem solve the active killers problem
If you are honest enough to admit you do not possess an open mind, then aggressively strive to develop one
The police commissioner said other officers immediately intervened and also reported the incident to managers
When it comes to admissibility, your training, experience and documentation may be on trial
Two undercover officers were attempting to arrest a separate suspect when the man attempted to carjack one of the officers
The proposal would end public disclosure of investigations and decertifications of police officers, handing the responsibility to local agencies instead
The event would have allowed people to voluntarily submit DNA samples to aid law enforcement investigators
Providing LEOs “emotional and psychological support is important to ensure that officer stress and fatigue do not contribute to constitutional violations,” the report said
The attorney said the two officers have not yet been reinstated as a result of the order; The officers will receive back pay
LAPD directed an operation targeting takeover hot spots that lasted throughout the weekend which halted or prevented eight takeovers
K-9 Aron, who had a year and a half of service, was left in the air conditioned vehicle; at some point, the cruiser’s engine shut off
The deputy pulled over the officer for driving about 80 mph in a 45 mph in an agency-issued cruiser without the siren or emergency lights on
The off-duty Cleveland officer was hospitalized after a person attempted to steal his car and slashed him in the head with a screwdriver
The officer was on his way to work at the Taylor Swift concert Saturday night when “two knuckleheads decided to attack him,” Detroit Police Chief White said
Four bystanders jumped in to help the officer get the suspect handcuffed until Rostraver police arrived to help
Police Lt. Blaskiewicz said the homicide clearance is partly due to the growing number of surveillance cameras and better communication across the department
Police commissioners voted to dismiss two officers for violating officer conduct rules on following the law, integrity, trustworthiness, courtesy and respect
Officers inside the theater, where the graduation ceremony had been taking place, heard gunfire and radioed to police stationed outside, who found multiple victims
“Bro, make sure she’s cool,” a handcuffed man can be heard on BWC saying to the LVMPD partner of the officer who was shot
There are many layers of complexity inherent in balancing transparency, public safety, and respect for the victims and their families
The other driver involved in the crash had taken a video of the suspect earlier; deputies gave the suspect time to explain before a K-9 found a bag with drugs
When the first officer arrived at the hotel, he encountered an armed man and gunfire was exchanged
The Danvers Police Department said an officer’s gun had discharged while searching the school, which elevated the situation to an active shooter response
