Investigations

Why investigations slow down and how to fix the disconnect

From scattered digital evidence to siloed systems, here’s where modern investigations lose time and how integration can restore momentum

May 19, 2026 09:48 AM

Joshua Lee, MA, MALST, CFE, CAMS, CCCI, CTFI, CCIE

Male drug dealer sells hard drugs in a transparent plastic bag to an addicted woman with money in her hand, cropped image

Legal

Good faith and solid police work save the search

The Constitution does not require flawless police work — it requires reasonable police work

May 18, 2026 11:05 AM

Ken Wallentine

Drugs, overdose and man on couch with pills, health risk and narcotic danger in apartment at night. Emergency, addiction and person on sofa with cocaine lines, fentanyl crisis and blackout in home

Legal

The warrant draws the line (and plain view doesn’t erase it)

If you see something beyond its scope, ask these three questions

May 11, 2026 05:42 PM

Ken Wallentine

Activists Call For Federal Probe of S.C. Police Shooting

April 25, 2005 04:15 AM

Man Charged in Killing 2 at Truck Co. Harassed by Co-Workers, Father Says

April 25, 2005 04:15 AM

Four Plead Guilty in Armored Car Heist, Highway Chase, Shooting

April 25, 2005 04:15 AM

Fingerprints Open Door to Theft Protection

April 25, 2005 04:15 AM

Police Chief Forms New Homicide Squad to Look at Evidence, Unsolved Cases

April 25, 2005 04:15 AM

DNA: Law Enforcement Tool With Potential for Abuse

April 25, 2005 04:15 AM

‘Liar’ Sniper Witness May Be Charged

April 25, 2005 04:15 AM

Former Police Officer Nabbed in Drug Sting

April 25, 2005 04:15 AM

Queens Man Arrested in Conspiracy to Kill Immigrants for Insurance Money

April 25, 2005 04:15 AM

Man Arrested in Slaying of Samantha Runnion

April 25, 2005 04:15 AM

Grocery-Store Killer had 2 Bodies in Home

April 25, 2005 04:15 AM

Emergency Report: Investigator Sherry Lyons-Williams
[Atlanta, GA]

April 25, 2005 04:15 AM

INTERPRETEC PROVIDES ON-DEMAND SPANISH-LANGUAGE TRANSLATIONS

April 25, 2005 04:15 AM

Man Found Guilty of Shooting Va. Officers, Wounding 2; Faces Maximum of Life in Prison

April 25, 2005 04:14 AM

Neb. State Patrol Sgt. Keeps Fighting For His Job Since Being Charged With Assaulting His Wife

April 25, 2005 04:14 AM

To Viewers and Police, Jerry Orbach Was Briscoe, New York City Detective

April 25, 2005 04:14 AM

Details Released in Fatal Police Shooting in Alaska Which Injured Officer

April 25, 2005 04:14 AM

Two So. Fla. Detectives Surrender on Criminal Charges in Wide-Ranging Crime Stats Scandal

April 25, 2005 04:14 AM

Officer Sues Penn. Police Chief With Litany of Allegations

April 25, 2005 04:14 AM

Racial Discrimination Complaint By Former Mass. Officer Against Superiors Dismissed

April 25, 2005 04:14 AM

D.C. Officer Arrested For Operating Prostitution Racket

April 25, 2005 04:14 AM

Citizens Commission to Investigate Police Custody Deaths in Fla.

April 25, 2005 04:14 AM

Suit Alleges Excessive Police Force in Ala. Suspect’s Shooting Death

April 25, 2005 04:14 AM

2 Deputies Shot in Ariz. While Serving Search Warrant; Suspect Hit in Return Fire

April 25, 2005 04:14 AM

Hearing Postponed For Trooper Suing Cmdr. of Del. State Police

April 25, 2005 04:14 AM

Grand Jury Clears La. Deputy in Shooting Death

April 25, 2005 04:14 AM

Third Man Convicted in Killing of Baltimore Officer

April 25, 2005 04:14 AM

The Virtual Sketch Artist; Technology Helping Witnesses ‘Remember’ Suspect

April 25, 2005 04:14 AM

Five Years Later, LAPD’s Rampart Corruption Case is Dismissed

April 25, 2005 04:14 AM

Report Clears Fla. Police Chief of All Allegations; Union Expected Investigation

April 25, 2005 04:14 AM

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.