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.
Knowledge and awareness can make domestic violence response safer for the men and women on the frontlines
In abuse cases, there is no limit to the injuries an or investigator might encounter, and one of the most common injuries seen is bruising
AI technology is transforming how agencies handle investigations, from expediting case closures to addressing critical staffing shortages
Purdue University researchers have simplified FileTSAR+ functionality and packaging to improve setup, use and maintenance
How facial recognition and natural language processing tools can aid law enforcement in identifying suspects in car break-ins while balancing ethical concerns
Here’s what to know about this powerful chatbot that uses deep learning to produce humanlike text
Busting the myths surrounding live social media collection and analysis
They can help investigators develop clearer pictures of what drives suspects
Liberty County Sheriff William Bowman insisted his department doesn’t practice racial profiling after being criticized by Delaware State students and administrators last year
Learn what to look for quickly and effectively on the dark web
Jesse Porter shot a library special police officer in the chest thinking was holding his training gun
“I was handed, when I took over, what I believed were politically based and politically motivated prosecutions against police officers.”
Officials do not know why Officer Kimberly Sickafoose’s cruiser went into the Mobile River but say there is no evidence of foul play
St. Cloud Chief Douglas Goerke apologized to the victim’s family saying, “I have no tolerance for officers who harm our community or violate its trust”
A man fired on one cruiser and rammed others before shooting a Jacksonville officer in the neck
The man was stopped after a deputy reportedly observed him speeding and driving erratically in April 2022
The case prompted the CHP to change its policies to prevent LEOs “from using techniques or transport methods that involve a substantial risk of positional asphyxia”
Video of an explosive detection K-9 being handled aggressively inside a Detroit Metropolitan Airport terminal caused outrage on the TSA’s Twitter account
Areanah Preston, 24, was killed outside her home on Saturday after finishing her shift in the CPD’s Calumet District
When you’re stuck between a FOIA request and a tight deadline, let someone else do the heavy lifting
Veritone’s AI-powered video redaction service provided by industry professionals accelerates redaction securely while freeing your staff to focus on core duties
The officers were returning fire at a vehicle that was shooting at them when they unintentionally struck the girl with a stray bullet that flew into a crowd
Two men almost got away with attacking a guard and robbing a Brinks truck but a tracking device was in one of the money bins
Authorities say Tony Ray Peralta walked into a store, borrowed a cellphone and told a dispatcher he had killed his former landlord 15 years ago
“Our message to criminals on the dark web is this: You can try to hide in the furthest reaches of the internet, but the Justice Department will find you and hold you accountable for your crimes”
“They all liked him because he always kept them laughing,” said Fire Chief Willie Owens about the former firefighter and police recruit
Attorneys for Tyre Nichols’ family said they are supportive of the decision not to pursue charges because of Preston Hemphill’s cooperation
The suspect quickly turned and blindsided the officer, continuing to punch her while she was down
Grief counselors have been called in after the death of a Jackson police recruit and former firefighter
Judge: “There’s proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Thao’s actions were objectively unreasonable from the perspective of a reasonable police officer, when viewed under the totality of the circumstances”
Portland police said Jacob Ramos fabricated illegal firearms in his downtime using a 3-D printer and other tools
“Missing: Dead or Alive” will follow Richland County Sheriff’s Department investigators as they work missing persons cases
Brian Cummings pled guilty to criminal vehicular homicide in relation to a pursuit that reached speeds of up to 100 mph
Video of Long Island police officers asleep highlights concern over officer and citizen safety
