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.
A survey of 200 officers reveals critical gaps in interview and interrogation training, exposing struggles with question formulation, rapport-building and overcoming resistance
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”
In many cases, victims of domestic violence stay because they sense the ever-present specter of their death
A grand jury recommended the Hanceville Police Department be “immediately abolished,” saying it has “operated as more of a criminal enterprise than a law enforcement agency”
Broward County Sheriff’s Office deputies did not take the suspect’s guns from him after a judge mandated they be seized in December, according to Sheriff Gregory Tony
Flock Nova unifies law enforcement data, while FreeForm enhances vehicle searches with AI-powered plain-language queries
Unveils Exterro remote mobile discovery solution to enable legal, e-discovery and forensic teams to remotely collect and review mobile phone data without an agent
Common agents used in drug-facilitated sexual assault: How to recognize them and how they impact investigations
Retired Calif. detective Dan Salcedo recounts his encounter with Randy Kraft, a serial killer with a staggering body count who remains a footnote in true crime
What criminals share online can be their undoing. See how OSINT tools and smart strategies help police turn posts into actionable intelligence
Discover how AI solutions can assist public safety agencies in tackling the increasing complexities of modern investigations.
As criminals become more tech-savvy, so too must those who bring them to justice
Over a dozen officers have either resigned, been placed on administrative leave, been terminated or temporarily reassigned as a result of the investigation
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From reasonable suspicion to courtroom scrutiny, here’s what officers need to know about executing Terry stops properly
Learn how to maximize resources and address critical challenges, including crime scene documentation, crash reconstruction and pre-incident planning.
“In my career, I’ve never heard of a hundred thousand eggs being stolen. This is definitely unique,” said Pennsylvania State Police Trooper First Class Megan Frazer
The crime scene was severely damaged, making it difficult for Orebro police to determine the total number of victims; police said the suspected shooter is among the dead
The satellite images show the word “help” had been spelled out multiple times; “LAPD” and “FBI” were also spelled out
“This partnership has been both a performance milestone and an inspiration for us,” added Renaud Delbru, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Siren. “Siren Federate was designed to handle mission critical, large-scale searches and the Apollo performance validates our approach.”
If approved, deputies in five additional counties will receive training to use ICE databases and detain suspects for possible deportation
The man told Charleston Police officers he believed his marijuana was laced with PCP before grabbing an officer’s weapon
A sharp-eyed police officer interrupted a mailbox break-in outside a post office, uncovering a potential identity theft scheme and saving hundreds from becoming victims
Florida sheriffs’ offices are solving crimes faster and protecting communities with cutting-edge tech
People leave more data in their wakes than they realize – this tool helps law enforcement unearth it
The most relevant and important human factors that every investigator, administrator and trainer should understand when conducting use-of-force investigations and reviews
The attacker searched online for information about an attack at an outdoor Christmas Market in Germany where a car was also used as a mass weapon
A Rockingham County woman’s fight against a stalking drone not only led to a conviction but set a precedent for future aerial harassment cases — a landmark moment experts say will shape law enforcement training nationwide
The partnership’s efforts include collaborative case reviews, public awareness campaigns, and joint training sessions
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