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FBI Thwarts Conspiracy to Kidnap Michigan Governor

In total, 19 state felony charges for firearms and terror-related acts were filed against seven individuals known to be members or associates of the group known as Wolverine Watchmen.

3 Suspects Charged in Murder of Cleveland Detective

The charges filed on Tuesday give the first indication of what police believe is a possible motive, that the shooting is the result of a robbery. A detective wrote in court records that the trio shot and killed Det. James Skernivitz and Scott Dingess, 50, during an attempted robbery.

Cleveland Detective James Skernivitz was killed Thursday night. Three suspects have been charged with the murder. (Photo: Cleveland PD)

Two More Suspects Arrested in Connection with Fatal Ambush of Cleveland Undercover Detective

A $35,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the nurder of Detective Skernivitz.

Nebraska Officer Dies 2 Weeks After Being Shot Serving Warrant

Investigator Luis “Mario” Herrera died at 3:30 a.m. surrounded by his wife and children, the family reported.

Investigator Luis “Mario” Herrera of the Lincoln (NE) Police Department died Monday after being shot August 26. (Photo: Lincoln PD)

Cleveland Detective Killed in Shooting, Suspects in Custody

Detective James Skernivitz was working on an undercover drug deal and he and his informant were ambushed while sitting in the car.

Cleveland Det. James Skernivitz was killed in a drug investigation ambush Thursday. (Photo: Cleveland PD)

Closing Cases with High-Tech Forensics

Tools for digital intelligence analysis, ballistics matching, and crime scene scanning are becoming easier to use and are yielding faster results.

Alabama Detective Killed Off Duty, Ex-Boyfriend Charged with Murder

A Montgomery, AL, police detective was killed Monday morning in an apparent domestic violence related incident and her ex-boyfriend was charged in connection to her death.

Montgomery, AL, detective Tanisha Pughsley was killed off duty Monday. Her ex-boyfriend faces a murder charge. (Photo: Montgomery PD)

Procedures & Policies

SPECIAL REPORT: Drug Enforcement, Protection & Testing

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In the POLICE Special Report: Drug Enforcement, Protection & Testing, read about how to accurately test narcotics in the field, the legal justification for using K-9s in drug enforcement, and the policing of illegal marijuana grows in states where it is legal to sell and cultivate marijuana under license.

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Closing Cases with New Investigative Technologies

New tools help detectives collect, analyze, and share information to clear caseloads more quickly and efficiently.

Using Cognitec's FaceVACS-DBScan LE video investigation feature, an officer can search for a person's face across multiple videos and see where the person appeared. The officer can then click on the faces in a video frame and compare them against facial images in a database.

Genetec AutoVu SharpZ3 Mobile LPR System Now Available

For law enforcement officers who use mobile ALPR to aid investigations, the new Genetec AutoVu SharpZ3 allows patrols to flag vehicles based on vehicle type and color where no license plate was identified by a witness.

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How To Close Assault Cases with Thermal Images

You can "see" bruising with infrared thermography, or thermal imaging, that's invisible to the naked eye, uncovering hidden evidence.

This thermal imaging camera uses infrared thermography to show a clear handprint around the victim's throat, indicating attempted strangulation.

Vermont AG's Office Examining State Police Investigation of Local Agency

The Vermont Attorney General's Office is reviewing the results of an investigation into the Bellows Falls Police Department by the Vermont State Police.

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