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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A person entered a gun store and fatally shot two people, prompting customers and staff to open fire on the shooter
The color and accuracy of photos taken at a crime scene are paramount to gaining a conviction
Law enforcement agencies need personnel who can ensure that firearms are accurately identified and classified
Understanding the offender’s mindset provides insights into the most effective interrogation themes to incorporate in future cases
The ANDE Rapid DNA Instrument has proven invaluable in several cases, including identifying the victims of the Conception boat fire
Police officials suggested that the fence remain until September, in part because investigators are tracking continuing threats against lawmakers
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Building proficiency in digital evidence collection is key to uncovering insights that can solve more crimes faster
Someone briefly increased the amount of sodium hydroxide, also known as lye, by remotely accessing a city computer
The detective had been canvassing when two armed men came up behind him, officials said
The shooter confessed, telling police he acted in self-defense because he didn’t know it was a prank
The 1976 Chicago murder case should have been easy to solve — but instead it’s become a puzzle that baffled authorities for decades
The Tamaulipas state police officers are accused of murder, abuse of power and making false statements
Jack Palladino, who worked on cases related to the Clintons and Kurt Cobain, was attacked during an attempted robbery and died Monday from his injuries
Authorities are investigating how the operation went so wrong, leaving 2 agents dead
Enforcement, education and outreach were key in reducing drug trafficking, gang activity and prostitution at an apartment complex
The shooting of Ashli Babbitt remains under investigation and a final decision hasn’t been made
Someone reported seeing a livestream on social media that showed him with a gun and two women lying motionless on the floor, police said
Two men have been arrested in connection with an attempted robbery that left famed San Francisco private investigator Jack Palladino on life support
Police say the massacre appears to be a triple murder-suicide
Nicole Florisi, both a cop and counselor, discusses how law enforcement can improve response to domestic violence calls
The true crime case went viral when LAPD released bizarre security video of the woman in hopes of finding her killer
Learn how Stockton, California reduced firearm crime using data analysis
Leaders should encourage their officers to maintain their personal privacy; here are three easy strategies all LEO leaders should implement today
The suspect is believed to have killed three women in the same building over the past six years
Agencies are using a variety of technologies including security cameras, facial recognition, and location services from cellphones and third-party apps
Atlanta Police investigated 157 homicides in 2020, up from 99 in 2019
Avoiding planning failures at large events with dignitaries present
Federal prosecutors said there was “strong evidence” the mob aimed to “capture and assassinate elected officials,” but the head of the investigation cautioned Friday that the probe is still in its early stages
The man’s body was found with a cardboard sign that read, ‘I am responsible for the killing of the policemen’
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