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

Prosecutor’s foot dragging could mean freedom for convicted killer

April 25, 2005 04:01 AM

Homicide clearance rates take a dive

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

POLICE FORCE FIRST WITH COMPUTER PALM PRINT BREAKTHROUGH

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

HIGH-TECH HALT TO CHASES

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

If they run, you can chase them

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

Columbus PD Has First MetaMap GPS Program for Helicopters

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

Undercover Officer on Trial in Killing of Immigrant During Chase

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

Idaho State Police Investigating Officer Involved Shooting

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

La. Police Ask Judge to Uphold Suspension of Officer Who Took Extra-Duty Pay

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

Domestic Violence Probe of Calif. Police Chief Ends Without Charges

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

Early Release Request Denied For Man Convicted of Killing Kentucky Officer

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

Transgender Officer Sues Okla. Police Department For Harassment

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

Ex-Stripper Reveals Recorded Conversations in Memphis Police Corruption Case

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

Fed. Monitor Says Cincinnati Police Not Cooperating With Investigators in Fatal Shooting

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

Utah Officer Admits to Misusing Public Money

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

Defense Says Mass. Officer Accused of Beating Mother Driven By Taunts

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

Fla. Man Dies in Custody; Police Say Drug Use, Not TASER, Caused Death

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

N.M. Officer Files Suit Against Town For Harassment

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

La. to Pay For Officer’s Use of Excessive Force on Former Officer

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

Former Oregon Police Chief Faces Lawsuit Over Traffic Ticketing

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

Man Sentenced to Life For Killing Ex-Detroit Officer, A Suspected Drug Dealer

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

Mexican Drug Lords Target U.S. Agents

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

Once-Jailed Cop Tells of Setup; FBI Agents Framed Him, Attorney Says

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

Pa. Newspaper Readers Help Police With Outstanding Warrants

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

Man Sentenced 33 Yrs. For Deaths of Two Tenn. Officers; Chase Lead to Fiery Crash

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

Man Convicted of Murdering Va. Cop Scheduled For Execution

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

3 Md. Officers Suspended; Investigations Continue Into Damaged, Abandoned Cruiser

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

Okla. Officer Files Suit Against State University Football Player

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

N.C. Officers Accused of Cheating Will Keep Their Jobs; Several Reassigned

April 25, 2005 04:00 AM

Convictions Reduced For Former Calif. Sheriff in Stolen Gun Case; 400 Guns Still Missing

April 25, 2005 04:00 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.