Investigation

Investigations: Confidential Informants

A police officer's ability to develop a case by using sources of information from people engaged in criminal behavior or living on the fringes of society is the bread and butter of detective work.

Posted Sunday, September 30, 2007

Plainclothes Officer Safety

This unfortunate case of mistaken identity, in the heat of the chase, led to allegations of wrong-doing and ruined lives and reputations of good officers.

Posted Saturday, June 30, 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

Investigations: Searching Without a Warrant

The protective sweep is for officer safety, and the purpose is to locate potential attackers.

Posted Saturday, March 31, 2007

Investigations: Understanding Probable Cause

Ability to skillfully document in writing facts and circumstances that lead to logical inferences and reasonable conclusions remains a professional requirement in criminal investigation.

Posted Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Investigations: Investigating Robbery (part 3 of 3)

The reason why people commit crimes always involves one of the seven deadly sins: lust, gluttony, greed, sloth, wrath, envy and pride.

Posted Wednesday, January 31, 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

Investigations: Investigating Robbery (part 1 of 3)

High-incident rates of street-level robberies can be significantly reduced through a combination of crime analysis, directed patrol and decoy operations.

Posted Wednesday, November 15, 2006