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.
Explore how AI is reshaping digital investigations, tackling complex cases and preparing agencies for tomorrow’s policing challenges
As technology evolves and with the explosion of data, police agencies are working to connect critical systems to streamline operations, enhance safety, and improve decision-making
Knowledge and awareness can make domestic violence response safer for the men and women on the frontlines
SPD has seized 650,000 fentanyl pills so far this year, 10 times more than last year, said Chief Adrian Diaz
Carjacking suspects fall into two primary groups: Those who physically harm the victim(s) and those who do not
The shooting that left two dead, including Det. Everett Briscoe, led to anguish and outcry in both cities
“Evil, heinous, despicable – those would be the very first things that come to mind,” Chief Robert Spinks said
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An estimated 210 million packages were stolen from Americans’ homes over the past 12 months in the U.S. – follow these steps to snag a porch pirate’s confession
The discovery comes about seven days after as many as 450 missing FedEx packages were found in a ravine
In this white paper, we will take a closer look at social media platforms and how valuable they can be in an investigation
‘Paperwork’ may have gone digital, but most cops still say evidence management is a serious challenge, according to a recent Police1 survey
The second is knowing how to handle the evidence when the worst happens
The court rules on the legality of a two-step interrogation technique in which officers “ask first, warn second” in this recent case
Just as training for firearms handling and driving are considered essential, digital forensics training needs to be obligatory, not optional
Whether a suspect agrees or refuses to take a polygraph can be used to assess that suspect’s credibility regarding the issue under investigation
If that deal is too good to be true, it probably is
Rittenhouse, 18, faced charges including intentional homicide and reckless endangerment for his role in the August 2020 shootings
The man was spotted repeatedly on home security cameras while carry rifles, sparking fear in the community
A judge ruled that concerns about the accuracy and management of the tests were significant enough to pause the tests’ use as court evidence
Three men suspected of being “associates” have been arrested
An 11-month-long investigation led to the identification of 30 suspects
“I’m not against the independent investigation when it’s warranted. It’s not warranted right now,” said Chief Troy Finner
The man suspected of killing Officer Paramhans Desai spent nearly a week on the run
Instead of professional athletes, the cards show the victims of unsolved homicide cases
A small, but distinctive tattoo was captured on security camera footage
A suspect’s drinking habit was his downfall
Investigators need specialized training and tools to fight the unique challenges of dark web criminal activity
According to lawsuits, photos from the crash scene were shared by a firefighter with a group of off-duty colleagues and a deputy trainee with some bar patrons
Six local dealers received an intriguing invitation from the Tucson Police Department
“There was, at minimum, complacency on the set,” said Sheriff Adan Mendoza
Operation Dark HunTor crossed three continents and involved dozens of U.S. and international law enforcement agencies
The burglars cut a hole roughly 3 feet high and 3 feet wide, police said
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