Crime Scene Investigation News & Articles

• The evolution of DNA analysis in the wake of a killing spree

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  Identifying suspects with DNA while they are still in custody: How the Louisiana State Police Crime Lab and East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office developed the nation’s first rapid DNA booking station

• DNA match leads to arrest in 1989 double murder cold case

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  Analysis of a spot of blood identifies suspect in the murder of a Vermont couple found stabbed to death in their home

• How Laser Tech acts as a force multiplier for law enforcement

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  The company offers speed enforcement and crime scene mapping technology that is both cost-effective and reliable

• 8 ways to get rapid DNA grant funding

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  Take the guesswork out of important funding

• How to use drones for crime and accident scene documentation

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  The most forward-thinking public safety agencies are turning to drones to accelerate and improve their crime and accident scene documentation processes

• Generate actionable intelligence in as little as 90 minutes using rapid DNA testing

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  Discover 3 ways your department can get offenders off the street faster, identify perpetrators quickly and solve cross-jurisdictional crimes with this device

• Spotlight: Laser Technology dedicated to providing LEOs with speed enforcement tools that save lives

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  The company continues to provide law enforcement tools that are quicker, easier to setup, intuitive to use, and smaller and lighter in weight

• How to buy investigation software (eBook)

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  Police investigation software is a powerful crime-fighting tool; learn how to find the right solution for your agency

• How to buy laser scanners (eBook)

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  Download this Police1 laser scanners buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation

• Crime scene photography using off-the-shelf gear: Part 2

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  How lenses, lighting and color balance achieve the most accurate representation of in situ evidence

• Crime scene photography using off-the-shelf gear: Part 1

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  The color and accuracy of photos taken at a crime scene are paramount to gaining a conviction

• COVID-19: How public safety companies are assisting the frontline pandemic response

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  The businesses that equip and serve first responders are supporting the national emergency response with new products, free services and donations

• Gain an edge when searching for people and evidence

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  FLIR’s range of thermal imaging monoculars distinguish objects and people by their heat signatures, even in broad daylight

• How to interact with citizens while maintaining your distance and privacy

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  This phone app lets you reduce face-to-face citizen encounters – and potential COVID-19 exposure – by conducting non-emergency police business by phone

• A cop's guide to the supplies you will want on patrol

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  While there is no one way to do the job, this is a list of basics for every cop on the street

• Product review: MIOPS wireless camera remote

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  A cost-effective solution to the problem of differing levels of timed exposures in crime scenes

• 3 ways a 3D laser scanner can benefit your agency

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  Scan crime and crash scenes quickly and accurately for reconstruction, analysis and courtroom presentation

• How to find grant funding to purchase 3D laser scanners

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  Grant dollars are available to support law enforcement technology purchases at the federal and state level and from private foundations

• Why crime scene investigators deserve a seat at the table

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  Crime scene investigators should be included in weekly discussions of the progress of cases and potential directions of investigations

• ALS technology sheds a different light on crime scenes

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  The ALS causes certain materials to fluoresce, which enhances the ability to visualize specific evidence

• Policing Matters Podcast: Primary considerations for crime scene management

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  Jim and Doug discuss the best practices for ensuring that the scene is processed thoroughly and properly

• Achieve rapid investigation results with a field digital forensics solution

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  A mobile digital forensics lab allows detectives to gather electronic data from devices at a crime scene without taking them to a lab for testing

• How a Wash. PD is leveraging drone technology to serve citizens

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  The Tukwila Police Department’s UAS program proved its worth during the first month of operations

• Cops weigh in: The impact of UAS on policing

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  We asked our readers how their police agencies were using (or planning to use) drones and some of the challenges they’ve faced along the way

• Policing Matters Podcast: Tactical uses for drones

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  Now that there is a little deeper understanding of the legal parameters, police agencies are beginning to adopt the technology

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