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There is no substitute for some type of aircraft in the air to support your operations. It's imperative that the coordination between ground units and flight crews be seamless and problem free. But this is easier said than done.
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Though the mission of a patrol officer is different than that of an investigator, you will find that when it comes to teaching interviews and interrogations, the material is often geared toward an investigator. Here are tips for patrol-level interviews.
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There are basically five ways children go missing: abduction by a parent, kidnapping and ransom, runaway children, predator abduction, or unexplained disappearance. Until you figure out what you have, each investigation starts off with the premise that the child has gone missing by wandering off somewhere. This article will cover common aspects of a lost child in order to help an officer with the initial investigation.
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My friend used investigating burglaries as his template for training new detectives. Since his clearance rate was always above the national average, his training model likely has merit. With that in mind, here are some points to remember.
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One of the best strategies we can employ is to maintain our professional standards by calmly responding to highly charged situations instead of reacting to them.
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Conducting an investigation involves knowing your first responder responsibilities and knowing what the follow-up investigator (detective) will be looking for.
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The success or failure of your investigation will depend on how you deal with witness information.
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Securing a crime scene and preserving evidence can be vital in building a case and getting a conviction. Be sure to know your three basic duties for crime scene preservation.
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Well written accounts from victims and witnesses can serve as valuable evidence.
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To be sure, the hardest part of any call is figuring out what you have. Once you do, it's a matter of following protocol, policy, and filling out the right paperwork. And therein lies the rub; getting to that point. It's akin to solving puzzles or answering riddles.
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