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 abuse cases, there is no limit to the injuries an or investigator might encounter, and one of the most common injuries seen is bruising
AI technology is transforming how agencies handle investigations, from expediting case closures to addressing critical staffing shortages
Its role in keeping communities safe will only grow – departments have to keep up
Police said the Real Time Crime Center was able to resolve a homicide case “within five minutes” on its first day of operation
Better information can improve officer and community safety
Police officers are asked to complete a survey that examines how police make judgments during a criminal investigation
Portland PD has been struggling to keep up amid an acute staffing shortage
Officers found several ghost guns “in various stages of manufacturing,” plus two 3D printers, a drill press and ammunition
These complex cases demand unbiased and thorough review
Police believe the crew has netted more than $4 million in jewelry since the spree began in the summer
New data from September shows progress against the city’s rising violence, police said
While the search for Gabby Petito has received massive news coverage, police say all missing person reports get the same initial response
Police Commissioner Dermot Shea said that putting barriers between officers and sealed records would be a “serious setback for public safety”
Even the smallest departments can conduct basic crime analysis and evaluation of the impact of police operations
Link Analysis uses agencies’ internal records to map out relationships for investigations
The deputy was identified as Joshua Moyers, 29
After a person of interest died last week, interest in history’s largest art heist has been renewed
$52,000 will be spent to pay retired homicide detectives to consult on cold cases
Find out how powerful software programs can provide actionable intelligence that helps law enforcement agencies solve, reduce and even prevent crime
In this office, it’s not uncommon to hear a loud bang every now and then
A landscaper said he had last seen the 87-year-old woman alive about four months ago
Increasingly, thieves have viewed the airport’s acres of parking lots as easy targets, stealing about 16 cars a month
The 44-year-old told police he was “on patrol” and voiced white supremacist ideologies, police said
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
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