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.
The Terry stop is a versatile law enforcement tool for officers, but we must be aware of the hazards in these contacts and use tactics to mitigate them
From reasonable suspicion to courtroom scrutiny, here’s what officers need to know about executing Terry stops properly
Often called the “Sherlock Holmes of France,” Dr. Edmond Locard was one of the first to demonstrate that no crime scene is ever truly “clean”
The case summary underscores the elaborate lengths the shooter took to plan a massacre without provoking interference from mental health providers
From a compromised crime scene to controversial police conduct, the O.J. Simpson case offers a study on the pitfalls that can derail justice
Cellebrite’s 2025 annual industry trends survey reveals how law enforcement agencies are embracing new technologies to tackle growing digital evidence backlogs and investigative challenges
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As digital assets increasingly facilitate illicit activity, law enforcement must develop the expertise to trace, seize and safeguard cryptocurrency
The discovery follows a string of violent acts targeting Tesla across the country with President Donald Trump calling the attacks “domestic terrorism”
Discover how AI solutions can assist public safety agencies in tackling the increasing complexities of modern investigations
While many of the documents directly related to the assassination had already been declassified, some of the newly released files deal with covert CIA operations in Cuba
Attorney General Pam Bondi launches an investigation into Tesla-related crimes, vowing to uncover funding sources and hold those responsible accountable
An exploration of integrating data analytics into policing
Manuel Santiago, 75, and Martin Devlin, 80, are accused of lying about the man’s confession; Frank Jastrzembski, 77, is accused of lying about other evidence
The State Police Trial Board found that Michael Proctor violated policy by sharing “defamatory, disparaging and/or otherwise inappropriate text messages” about Read
The Omaha Police Department has adopted an approach where its interviewing investigators do not watch video evidence before interviewing officers involved in serious uses of force
Davenport PD Corporal Dave Morse figured out what the woman had tried to buy from scammers, while Cam Anderson put together the table she’d been wanting for months
Never underestimate the value of officer presence on ensuring your time in court is successful
A successful prosecution is the desired result of most criminal investigations – and that begins with an effective investigation report
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office officer was shot in the foot before returning fire; the sheriff emphasized the suspect had multiple firearms and may have planned further violence
Inmates at Men’s Central Jail punched a deputy, stomped on his head until he lost consciousness, then stabbed him, requiring staples for a head wound
The Hanceville City Council voted to immediately suspend department operations and search for a new chief to build a new department and hire employees
Sanford Police were alerted to a video posted online showing a teenager making threats while displaying multiple guns and vests; the suspect was arrested the next day
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Measure A would grant the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors temporary authority to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus
The indictment alleges two Walker County deputies stomped on Tony Mitchell’s genitals, “rammed” him into a patrol vehicle and falsified testimony
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The Hanceville Police force is on leave as the town meets to determine whether to restaff it following an investigation that found rampant mishandling of evidence and other issues
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