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.
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The most relevant and important human factors that every investigator, administrator and trainer should understand when conducting use-of-force investigations and reviews
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 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
The partnership’s efforts include collaborative case reviews, public awareness campaigns, and joint training sessions
Matthew Muller was charged with two felonies of sexual assault thanks to information Seaside Police Chief Nick Borges acquired in correspondence with Muller
The FBI will deploy aerial armor technology to prevent further drone interference in the Palisades firefighting area
The attacker fired at New Orleans officers from behind an airbag after crashing into revelers on Bourbon Street; two officers were wounded during the exchange
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“We are committed to getting a full and complete picture of...what needs to change so we can prevent this from ever happening again,” Attorney General Liz Murrill said
The 171-page consent decree outlines reforms for Minneapolis PD, such as preventing excessive force, ending racial bias and improving interactions with youth
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San Antonio Police said their investigation found the suspect allegedly shot himself in the head while running from officers into a drainage ditch
The DOJ will oversee efforts to address systemic issues within the Antioch Police Department, including K-9 bites and allegations of pre-planned assaults
The FBI says the suspect wore Meta smart glasses to film the area and planted explosive devices before the New Year’s Day rampage
Violence prevention is not only possible but also achievable through diligent collaboration, proactive intervention and a commitment to community safety
Behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM) is a multidisciplinary approach to identify and mitigate threats before they escalate
From search-and-rescue operations to traffic monitoring, here are 11 innovative uses of drones in modern policing.
One person died inside the truck and several others were injured
The suspect opened fire on officers as he exited the truck, NOPD Commissioner Anne Kirkpatrick said; guns and pipe bombs were recovered from the vehicle
Instructor Charles Vacca was standing next to the girl when she pulled the trigger and the recoil sent the gun over her head
Christopher Moyer told a Bucks County dispatcher that he bludgeoned his wife and son to death; hours later he died by suicide by lying in front of a SEPTA train
Federal funding and expanded lab staffing are driving Fort Worth Police Department’s effort to clear over 500 untested kits
Investments in police recruitment, officer wellness and community safety programs have led to safer neighborhoods, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu says
Homicides dropped 39% from 2023, with officials crediting partnerships, technology and neighborhood-focused policing
Detroit PD body camera video shows officers and a bailiff attempting to de-escalate the situation before the man moved toward them with a box cutter
A Garfield Heights officer can be heard notifying dispatchers as he deployed the device, and shortly after, declaring, “Grappler successful!”
The Cobb County Police Department said the arrests were achieved within a 30-day span thanks to “cutting-edge technology, unwavering dedication and teamwork”
During a traffic stop, Sonoma County deputies learned the suspect, who had given a fake 2012 birth date, had a warrant for organized theft involving $250,000 in goods
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