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.
A survey of 200 officers reveals critical gaps in interview and interrogation training, exposing struggles with question formulation, rapport-building and overcoming resistance
In many cases, victims of domestic violence stay because they sense the ever-present specter of their death
Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact investigations
An investigation by the FBI and Contra Costa DA will look into the Antioch PD’s texts between 17 officers and related criminal cases
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LAPD Chief Michel Moore said a lengthy investigation found “sufficient evidence that misconduct occurred” during the botched explosion
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The city, along with two former sergeants, all denied the allegations of “grooming,” sexual harassment and having a sexually hostile work environment
Attorney General Dave Yost said officers didn’t know Walker had left his gun in his car and that it’s critical to remember Walker had “shot first”
The organized theft ring stole catalytic converters from over 470 vehicles over the span of a year
To make investigation standards more uniform across the state, sheriffs will no longer run child protection units anywhere in Florida
Flight data shows the Baton Rouge helicopter ascended sharply and seesawed in speed before crashing, contrary to an earlier FAA report about hitting a tree
Two former Clear Creek County deputies face second-degree murder, reckless endangerment, criminally negligent homicide and other charges in the death of Christian Glass
A grand jury handed up a list of charges ranging from negligent homicide to obstruction and malfeasance
Spokane County’s RTCC could monitor as many as 200 video feeds from intersections, roadways and crime hotspots
A Bear Lake County deputy was wounded after shooting himself while handling what he believed was a non-lethal training pistol
Police used “dummy parcels” at three different locations to find thieves who were stealing entire contents from mailboxes
Eric Abril was initially sought for questioning about an earlier freeway shooting
“Progress toward compliance is not the same as full and effective compliance that has proven durable,” DOJ lawyers said
Joanne Marian Segovia used her work computer to order synthetic opioids and at least once used the union’s UPS account to ship the drugs within the country
Farmington Police Chief Steve Hebbe said in a social media post that it was a chaotic scene and that more information will be released in the coming week
Two of the three officers shot during an undercover fentanyl drug investigation have been released from the hospital
During the incident, the suspect drove away with one U.S. Park Police officer in the backseat and another was briefly dragged
Legislation would help in the search for minor-age suspects and allow guardians, stepparents and juvenile detention facility staff to attend interrogations
Chief: “That’s the one thing that keeps me up at night. How I’m putting young men and women at risk every night”
Sheldon Thomas lied during his purchase of a pistol that was used in the killing of Officer Loren Courts
Former officer Roy Oliver was convicted of murder in the death of 15-year-old Jordan Edwards in 2018
Authorities stated that while Hale’s motive has not been established, she had considered the actions of mass murderers
Deputy Kevonn Mabon had struggled with a suicidal deputy and left the deputy with access to several firearms
Steven Paddock lost over $1.5M, became obsessed with firearms and distanced himself from family in the months leading up to the massacre
Dashcam video showed the suspect crossing in front of the police cruiser and immediately firing multiple shots at the Norwich officer
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