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Section: Investigations
Patrol
Shots Fired: San Dimas, California 06/20/1989
Belmontez raised the knife and charged at the officers with rapid steps. That the man had a wooden leg had already been made known to Brown. What he didn't expect was that the 250-pound man had long ago become accustomed to walking with it.
May 14, 2013
Technology
Electronic Evidence Management
Managing evidence is one of law enforcement's most critical tasks. Automating evidence management enables property room personnel to know where their evidence is and why.
February 21, 2013
Technology
High-Definition Imaging
One of the nation's most ambitious ALPR programs is in operation in Orange County, Calif. The countywide ALPR effort involves 50 vehicle-mounted ALPR units from Vigilant Solutions spread across 24 agencies.
February 7, 2013
Training
What CSIs Want You to Know
As for responding officers, the question for us becomes twofold. First, do we appreciate the importance of CSI's role and, second (oftentimes more important), do we appreciate the importance of our own role in crime scene handling and processing?
February 5, 2013
Weapons
Stopping Power: Myths, Legends, and Realities
As a trauma surgeon and a tactical medical specialist, I am often asked by law enforcement officers what caliber and type of handgun ammunition offers the most stopping power. I can't answer that question. Let me explain why.
January 15, 2013
Patrol
Suspect-Initiated Interrogation
Once a custodial suspect has been given Miranda warnings and has acknowledged his understanding, he might waive his rights and submit to questioning, or he might invoke—either by indicating that he doesn't want to talk, or by requesting counsel.
January 8, 2013
Training
Nevada's Gaming Control Board
Any casino operator must secure a gaming license from the Nevada Gaming Commission and agree to comply with extensive rules of conduct. These rules are enforced by the sworn agents of the Nevada Gaming Control Board.
January 1, 2013
Patrol
Shots Fired: Bismarck, North Dakota 07/08/2012
A domestic. Despite the shorthand, Officer Brad Jerome of the Bismarck (N.D.) Police Department knew such calls usually portended something decidedly undomestic, and the fact that this one was in a trailer park on the eastern part of town only raised the odds.
October 16, 2012
Patrol
Shots Fired: Pauls Valley, Oklahoma 04/28/2007
The duo approached the house where they found the front door standing half-way open. The two officers stepped across the threshold and into the living room, and they picked up sight of a male adult darting toward the back of the house.
September 17, 2012
Technology
Hobbling Our Investigations
Some elected officials seem compelled to introduce legislation aimed at protecting the rights of suspected criminals while impeding our investigations.
September 17, 2012
Patrol
Lawyers and Miranda Warnings: Either/Or?
It sometimes happens that a suspect's lawyer offers to surrender him for arrest and agrees to let his or her client be questioned, provided the lawyer is present during the interrogation.
September 6, 2012
Special Units
Police Product Test: Benchmade Interdiction Kits
The Benchmade Interdiction Kit is one outstanding tool in the fight to stem the flow of drugs in the United States. By using the included aluminum probes, interdiction officers can safely inspect suspicious packages, stacked cargo, seat upholstery, and suspicious areas within vehicles and structures.
August 22, 2012
Special Units
Police Product Test: Tactical Electronics LPSS3 Pole Camera
The LPSS3 really set itself apart from the other pole cams I have tested. Its ability to remain small until deployed at the desired length and its lightweight composite material translate into less burden on the operator.
June 20, 2012
Special Units
Shots Fired: Oakland, California 08/27/2010
After serving several DEA warrants in Oakland, Fremont, Calif., police officer Todd Young and his partner headed into East Oakland in hopes of locating a wanted Union City gang member whose ex-girlfriend had said that he'd been hanging out in the area. The officers were met with gunfire, when they located their suspect.
June 12, 2012
Patrol
The Hazards of Homemade Explosives
Whether a department's jurisdiction lies nestled among the cornfields of rural Nebraska or in the center of a major city, homemade explosives pose a very real and growing threat. But through business community involvement and greater training and awareness, some of these threats can be stopped dead in their tracks.
June 10, 2012
Patrol
Florida Detective Uncovers $15 Million Robbery Ring
Det. Brent Hoosac of the Jupiter (Fla.) Police Department was instrumental in uncovering a burglary ring that was involved in 75 high-end residential burglaries and stole approximately $15 million worth of property.
May 23, 2012
Patrol
Suggestive Eyewitness ID
Identifying the perpetrator and clearing innocent suspects are crucial goals of every criminal investigation, and both depend on the use of reliable evidence. The Supreme Court has applied a constitutional due process test to the admissibility of testimony about an eyewitness's pretrial ID.
May 8, 2012
Technology
Tactical Cameras Are a Force Multiplier
In recent years technology has come to the aid of tactical police units to help them gain better intel and counter their adversaries' tactical advantages.
March 19, 2012
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