Investigation News & Articles

How police can embrace the cloud to fight child sexual abuse

On-premise technology is increasingly inadequate for handling the scale of material associated with these cases

Case study: How forward-thinking Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office cut its background investigation time in half in less than a year, became more competitive and saved money

Choosing a law enforcement-founded vendor to digitize its paper-based background investigations process resulted in 'massive' time and cost savings

Spotlight: MaestroVision technology allows LEOs to record, share and manage interviews

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Thanks to their broadcast background, MaestroVision is able to provide high-quality technology solutions to law enforcement agencies

Why it’s time to replace your legacy technology with a modern digital evidence management system

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If your agency has been putting off investing in a modern digital evidence system, you may be putting your agency at a disadvantage

4 things cops need to know about synthetic marijuana

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For starters, it’s not cannabis – learn what to look for on the street, how to protect yourself and how to gather evidence when dealing with these illicit chemicals

Now cops and residents can connect by video

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This new video app helps facilitate non-emergency responses during the coronavirus pandemic

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

Spotlight: LETS has been helping law enforcement secure convictions while bringing everyone home safely since 2006

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LETS specialize in covert cell phone applications for wire, video, phone calls, and GPS recording.

Surprise your suspect for more effective interviews

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Many investigators give up the valuable element of surprise by contacting potential suspects by telephone

Verbal clues to a lie

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Investigators should look for specific verbal clues that reveal subjects are withholding or fabricating information

Finally, an app that lets you livestream drone footage

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Learn how livestreaming drone footage gives first responders better benefits beyond visibility

5 questions to ask before purchasing a tactical robot

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A tactical robot is a long-term investment. Make sure you make an informed choice.

How a California town reduced youth vandalism and recaptured costs

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Reducing abatement costs, recouping funds, and diverting youth from criminal activity go from goals to realities

Locating hidden assets: How criminals hide assets and what you can do to find them

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Straw ownership is still the preferred method of hiding assets for fraudsters

Guilty by association: How data linking strengthens investigations

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With a few clicks of the mouse, an internet connection and the right know-how, police investigators can find crucial connections

Why accident reporting doesn’t have to be such a dangerous roadside task

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Crash reporting solutions from LexisNexis help officers work more efficiently, effectively and safely as they gather insights to make better decisions

Virtual analysis software for the digital crime scene (eBook)

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This alternate way of capturing and preparing evidence gives law enforcement a much-needed tool in the fight against crime in the digital age.

How to buy investigation software (eBook)

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

How one community reduced crime using graffiti analysis

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An integrated strategy includes cleaning up graffiti, prosecuting vandals, working with the community and decoding threats

How data sharing between agencies can reduce crime

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Effective data sharing can improve investigations, increase arrests and ensure successful prosecutions

Reading graffiti: How to get gang intel, save money, and reduce headaches (white paper)

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Although graffiti is often overlooked for being a low-level crime, employing a systematic program of tracking graffiti activity and seeking restitution can benefit communities, help at-risk youth, ...

Making big data small: The importance of relevant data collection for crime-fighting

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Data literacy – the ability to derive meaningful information from data – should be the goal of every agency

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

Prepare for laser scanner grant application success

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Check off the needed elements to submit a winning proposal, including why you need the tools, how they will benefit your operations and who will manage the application process