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.
When disaster strikes, criminals often follow. Explore the specialized techniques that interrogators use to understand, confront and convict disaster-related offenders
U.S. v. Pena examines the legality of voluntary confession in a coerced rape case involving a confession and its admission in court
Discover the technical processes to access critical social media information, from IP tracking to data preservation and legal requests
Officials said the arsons spanned four counties and nine years, the most recent being in 2020
The two women’s bodies were found in the Rocky Mountains months apart
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Capitol Police say they have intelligence showing a “possible plot” by a militia group to breach the U.S. Capitol on Thursday
The family of Angelo Quinto alleges Quinto died after an officer knelt on his neck
A sheriff’s deputy said the warrant for the car’s ‘black box’ is “a routine part of their probe,” according to reports
FBI Director Chris Wray said the agency is “not at a point” where it can confirm the cause of Officer Brian Sicknick’s death
This approach could be particularly helpful in high profile or politically charged events
By combining video evidence with point clouds generated by laser scanners, forensic investigators can accurately measure positions, distances and heights of objects and people in 3D
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Bryant’s lawyers last week filed an amended complaint in federal court that added the four deputies and the L.A. County Fire Department to her civil rights lawsuit
The popularity of doorbell cameras like Ring is a double-edged sword
Capitol Police Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman said there was no way to know the extent of the attack
The video shows an officer handing an empty plastic bag to a second officer for evidence collection, police said
We must re-evaluate how law enforcement approaches serving search warrants involving child pornography
Try it sometime and let your suspects be the judge
Sheriff says Deputy Royce James “takes policing to a different level” and is glad the child was found safe
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
Technology plays a key role in successful search and recovery operations; here are four underwater search tools than can help rescue divers in a time of need
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
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