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.
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
Retired Calif. detective Dan Salcedo recounts his encounter with Randy Kraft, a serial killer with a staggering body count who remains a footnote in true crime
Officials said the coin, which an officer created to mark a police station anniversary, was “blatantly racist to the African-American community”
Krystal Mitchell was discovered beaten to death inside an apartment in San Diego in 2016
With America facing a growing number of extremist threats, effective police online surveillance using open-source intelligence sources can foil attacks and save lives
While the report covers many areas of improvement, one devastatingly important factor current LEOs should consider is the need to share intelligence and information
The jury found that the officer used an unreasonable amount of force
In social media posts, the gunman said he struggled to recover from pandemic isolation, expressed hatred for himself and indicated a planned school attack
Five people were arrested with ties to the three men charged in Deputy Darren Almendarez’s death
After the November 2021 incident, Officer Ryan Remington was fired for excessive use of force after an internal investigation
Since its inception, the Human Trafficking Squad has made a total of 360 arrests and eight rescues
By beefing up your level of data sophistication, your agency can better translate data into action
Federal investigators said Kelly Goodlett added a false line to the warrant and later conspired with another detective to create a cover story
A specially appointed prosecutor said he will not pursue any charges against Officer Garrett Rolfe
Lack of visible injuries and sometimes reluctant victims make these tough cases to investigate
20 steps to effectively securing a confession
The suspect begged deputies to let him go, but they soon found out he was wanted for a homicide of an 18-year-old almost three decades ago
Small agencies can always benefit from an extra set of eyes – especially when they are in the sky
As long as an officer has a good-faith belief that the person has authority to consent, the consent will be upheld in court.
Investigation of cyberstalking, or any stalking based on communications, should start with a visit to the appropriate prosecutor for guidance on the constitutional guardrails
The judge said the jury may have been influenced by outside factors such as sympathy for Lucky Phounsy’s family or anger at the sheriff’s department
When the officers confronted the man at a convenience store, he pushed a deputy to the ground and punched the back of his head, leading to the arrest seen in the video
“Operation Flying Ice” led to the seizure of over $12.8 million in drugs, including 268 pounds of methamphetamine and 31 pounds of cocaine
“We need answers … not just to help us process what happened, but also to ensure that this doesn’t happen to anyone else,” Maurica Manyan’s cousin said
LAPD officials announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to arrests
“She was able to figure out how to put a round in it, put it on fire and she fired approximately 10 rounds at our deputies and a civilian,” police said
The officers were following a suspect after they saw him punch another man during a fight
Indira Sheumaker’s countersuit says two officers used excessive force and violated her civil rights when they arrested her during a 2020 protest
Under the new policy, the LAPD must submit a detailed proposal to the commission before deploying a particular type of technology
The dropped charges mark the end of a two-year investigation against three Columbus police officers
At least 14 suspects are responsible for trafficking more than 44,000 catalytic converters stolen from vehicles on the West Coast since 2021
Maurica Manyan, 25, had gathered with a group of trainees to take a picture with retired Lt. Jesse Porter, who pulled his gun and shot Manyan in the chest
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