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.
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This poem captures the often overlooked and unsung efforts of detectives as they navigate the challenges and triumphs of their demanding roles
Establishing a Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) is helping this Washington state county respond to, investigate and resolve more criminal cases than ever before
In 2020, NYPD detectives solved 28% of fatal hit-and-runs. Lawyer Steve Vaccaro says there’s an untapped resource
An increase in information sharing and an emphasis on collecting intelligence data were two of the biggest changes
According to police, a suspect’s delusions of child sex trafficking led to him killing a family of four
Police officials say the city will have “robust security” around Ground Zero
Some may shudder at the words “consent to search.” But hear me out
We must never forget what happened 20 years ago on 9/11 and what must be done to ensure it never happens again
By studying gun violence like we study disease, the police can improve the chances of discovering who has a greater chance of being shot
With the constant threat of newly emerging drugs, it is critical law enforcement develops a common operation picture of the drug landscape
Detective Everett Briscoe, a 13-year veteran of the New Orleans Police Department, was in Houston vacationing with friends when he was killed
During your next investigation, don’t overlook children as potential witnesses
The Fifth Circuit weighs the factors for determining whether a consent to a search of a suspect’s laptop was voluntary
CSI photographers must know how to properly document the scene by choosing appropriate vantage points for overall, mid-range, close-up and macro photos
An electronic tool allows investigators to check balances and freeze prepaid debit cards of potential criminal funds while still out in the field
Since 2018, there have been 11 crashes with emergency vehicles involving a Tesla that was in a driver-assist mode
The Justice Department has already said that it would not press charges
Officials evacuated several buildings and sent snipers to the area after officers saw the man holding what looked like a detonator
Given the time-sensitive nature of the work, many reconstruction specialists have adopted new technology to improve the workflow
Multi-agency collaboration aids in thwarting violent criminal activity in central S.C.
The man walked into a police station and confessed he was “having homicidal thoughts with plans to carry them out,” police said
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A 33-year-old woman was arrested after police found in her car the decomposing bodies of her niece and nephew
Four officers gave emotional testimony Tuesday during the first hearing of a new House committee investigating the attack
Deputy Jeremy Brown had been conducting surveillance at an apartment complex prior to the shooting
Det. Jeremy Brown was killed while conducting surveillance at an apartment building
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Police found unlawful weapons at the man’s home and a manifesto stating he would “slaughter” thousands of women “out of hatred, jealousy and revenge”
In the video, a man uses his bare hands to push a note into the meal that reads, “Hope that sh** tastes good”
Officers were approaching a suspect vehicle to serve a warrant when a man got out and fired
Phoenix PD is empowering patrol officers to spearhead intelligence-led problem-solving initiatives in their precincts
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