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.
The 10th Circuit upheld the admissibility of a voluntary confession, ruling it was Fifth Amendment compliant given the friendly interview
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Over a dozen officers have either resigned, been placed on administrative leave, been terminated or temporarily reassigned as a result of the investigation
Learn how to maximize resources and address critical challenges, including crime scene documentation, crash reconstruction and pre-incident planning.
“In my career, I’ve never heard of a hundred thousand eggs being stolen. This is definitely unique,” said Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Megan Frazer
The crime scene was severely damaged, making it difficult for Orebro police to determine the total number of victims; police said the suspected shooter is among the dead
The satellite images show the word “help” had been spelled out multiple times; “LAPD” and “FBI” were also spelled out
“This partnership has been both a performance milestone and an inspiration for us,” added Renaud Delbru, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Siren. “Siren Federate was designed to handle mission critical, large-scale searches and the Apollo performance validates our approach.”
If approved, deputies in five additional counties will receive training to use ICE databases and detain suspects for possible deportation
The man told Charleston Police officers he believed his marijuana was laced with PCP before grabbing an officer’s weapon
A sharp-eyed police officer interrupted a mailbox break-in outside a post office, uncovering a potential identity theft scheme and saving hundreds from becoming victims
Florida sheriffs’ offices are solving crimes faster and protecting communities with cutting-edge tech
People leave more data in their wakes than they realize – this tool helps law enforcement unearth it
The most relevant and important human factors that every investigator, administrator and trainer should understand when conducting use-of-force investigations and reviews
The attacker searched online for information about an attack at an outdoor Christmas Market in Germany where a car was also used as a mass weapon
A Rockingham County woman’s fight against a stalking drone not only led to a conviction but set a precedent for future aerial harassment cases — a landmark moment experts say will shape law enforcement training nationwide
The partnership’s efforts include collaborative case reviews, public awareness campaigns, and joint training sessions
Matthew Muller was charged with two felonies of sexual assault thanks to information Seaside Police Chief Nick Borges acquired in correspondence with Muller
The FBI will deploy aerial armor technology to prevent further drone interference in the Palisades firefighting area
The attacker fired at New Orleans officers from behind an airbag after crashing into revelers on Bourbon Street; two officers were wounded during the exchange
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“We are committed to getting a full and complete picture of...what needs to change so we can prevent this from ever happening again,” Attorney General Liz Murrill said
The 171-page consent decree outlines reforms for Minneapolis PD, such as preventing excessive force, ending racial bias and improving interactions with youth
How blockchain intelligence is advancing the fight to bring criminals to justice
San Antonio Police said their investigation found the suspect allegedly shot himself in the head while running from officers into a drainage ditch
The DOJ will oversee efforts to address systemic issues within the Antioch Police Department, including K-9 bites and allegations of pre-planned assaults
The FBI says the suspect wore Meta smart glasses to film the area and planted explosive devices before the New Year’s Day rampage
Behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) is a multidisciplinary approach to identify and mitigate threats before they escalate
From search-and-rescue operations to traffic monitoring, here are 11 innovative uses of drones in modern policing.
One person died inside the truck and several others were injured
The suspect opened fire on officers as he exited the truck, NOPD Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick said; guns and pipe bombs were recovered from the vehicle
Instructor Charles Vacca was standing next to the girl when she pulled the trigger and the recoil sent the gun over her head
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