Homicide

Investigations: Investigating Deadly Force Incidents, Part 2

A man had just used a machete to kill a a woman and was fleeing from the scene carrying the head and machete.

Posted Sunday, December 30, 2007

Putting the Pieces Together

Pagel's # 1 piece of advice for small agencies in big crime investigations: Don't be afraid to ask for help. Don't feel you are belittling your investigators or your agency.

Posted Friday, November 30, 2007

Investigations: Use of Deadly Force Investigations

The use of deadly force by a police officer is the only case in which a representative of our government can legally kill another person (under state statutes) without prior judicial review.

Posted Friday, November 30, 2007

We Must Do Better

Society depends on us to stand in the gap and keep evil away from the front door.

Posted Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Investigations: The Truth's in the Teeth

A portion of the apple's peel found on the floor revealed a perfect impression of the killer's front teeth.

Posted Saturday, June 30, 2007

Investigations: Investigating Firearms: The Basics

Because someone loaded the weapon, it's always possible you can locate fingerprints on a cartridge case.

Posted Thursday, May 31, 2007

Ambush Survival

So, what can the average street-wise officer do to prevent an ambush-style assault? Plenty.

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Investigations: Investigating Robbery (part 2 of 3)

"My gut tells me this is an inside job or at least someone on the inside provided a lot of information."

Posted Sunday, December 31, 2006

I Learned About Policing From That: Good vs. Evil

I called for Covella to come to my side, asking him to remove my weapon and place it into my injured left hand.

Posted Saturday, September 30, 2006

Dispatch instructs you to respond to a call in your community regarding a violent home invasion. Upon arrival, you are met by a gentleman who claims he found his wife inside their residence badly injured.

Posted Thursday, August 31, 2006