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.
How a DNA law named after two Tacoma girls helped link an executed killer to a murder case that had been cold for nearly four decades
Unlocking the power of simplicity in criminal interrogations
It doesn’t matter what the crime is, your initial criminal investigation process is the same
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An off-duty firefighter held the suspect at gunpoint until police arrived
A forensic photographer will photograph major crime scenes, traffic collisions and items of evidence as part of an investigation
The South Dakota Supreme Court will be asked to decide whether police investigating the possible statutory rape of a girl needed a warrant to seize a placenta
Start from the premise that every person who reports a sexual assault deserves a thorough, unbiased investigation
Officers have increasingly turned to the footage to help crack cases, as frequently as 20 times a month
Crash reporting solutions from LexisNexis help officers work more efficiently, effectively and safely as they gather insights to make better decisions
Matthew DeSarno, special agent in charge of the Dallas Field Office, said law enforcement was able to work together to “find a solution that protected the public from harm”
This was the second time in less than a week that a department employee was victimized by a crime
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss this new technology, as well as what the San Francisco DA’s motives might be in deploying it
Man shot multiple people Thursday during a deadly 12-hour rampage across Los Angeles’ sprawling San Fernando Valley
Easy-to-use electronic hacking tools available over the internet make vehicle theft easier
To understand a victim’s response to sexual assault, it is important to understand the effects trauma has on the victim’s ability to recall information
The Idaho Sexual Assault Kit Initiative focused on developing a model statewide policy for testing sexual assault kits
This alternate way of capturing and preparing evidence gives law enforcement a much-needed tool in the fight against crime in the digital age.
With a few clicks of the mouse, an internet connection and the right know-how, police investigators can find crucial connections
Baltimore Police have again arrested Dominique Foster’s father, Lawrence Banks, and this time they’ve charged him with her murder
How can we expect officers to recover and analyze video evidence without the proper training and tools?
Authorities began receiving calls Sunday night, reporting that a man posted on a social media site that he had killed a person
Imagine investigating a major crime with no access to CCTV footage or DNA profiling
Authorities are investigating whether possibly the most prolific serial killer in U.S. history is behind the death of an Arkansas woman
How to leverage nontraditional resources to assist law enforcement operations
The assault charge against the officer is a misdemeanor that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison
The library handles threat letters and phony documents, ransom letters and memorabilia
The building was closed and no one was injured
DA Anne Marie Schubert said it was the first time in California that DNA was charged with a crime
The log of photos is helpful to LEOs in the field because it’s another tool they can use to identify dangerous suspects
Two other deputies were fired earlier this month for neglect of duty
The union says the mayor is using the shooting as political gain and “not for the health of the city he serves”
The complexity of domestic violence means that no single discipline can tackle this crime alone
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