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Newsby Staff WriterJuly 31, 2008

Popularity of CSI Shows Helping Crime Labs Gain Funding

The very shows that have inflated juries' expectations for swift justice have helped attract the resources needed to modernize crime scene units—they're getting more high-tech equipment and anchoring their staffs with career-oriented specialists. Dallas is about to hire a civilian scientist to head up its crime scene response section for the first time.

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Articlesby Melanie BasichApril 1, 2008

The State of American Law Enforcement - A Love-Hate Relationship

"My brother told me, 'If you want everyone to love you, join the fire department. If you want half the people to love you but half the people to hate you, go ahead and be on the police department.'" — Officer Michael Pecha, Omaha (Neb.) Police Department.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2008

Former DEA Agents Sue Producers of 'American Gangster'

Three former Drug Enforcement Administration agents have filed suit against the producers of the movie "American Gangster," saying that the film made them into criminals and did not truthfully show their role in the arrest and prosecution of infamous Harlem drug dealer Frank Lucas.

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Newsby Staff WriterSeptember 1, 2006

Rotting Body Discovered During Filming for TV Show

Life imitated art for hit forensic investigation drama CSI: New York when a real mummified corpse was found in the building where an episode was being filmed.

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Articlesby George EliseoOctober 1, 2005

No Movie Like Real Life

It's interesting the subliminal effect that movies can have on us. Especially us cops, who are the subjects of at least one or two movies a year. Some of you may remember the movie "48 Hours" starring Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy.

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Articlesby George EliseoJanuary 1, 2004

"To Live and Die in L.A."

If you want a great and gritty thriller, check out this often overlooked gem.

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Articlesby George EliseoOctober 1, 2003

"Narc"

If you are looking for a down-and-dirty cop movie with a compelling story and great performance, then "Narc" will fit the bill.

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Articlesby David GriffithSeptember 1, 2003

Another Great Police Resource

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Articlesby George EliseoSeptember 1, 2003

"Dark Blue"

"Dark Blue" is yet another mindless entry into the "Cops Are The Real Criminals" genre of what passes for Hollywood filmmaking these days.

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Newsby Staff WriterJanuary 10, 2002

Oxygen's 'Women & The Badge' Spotlights Female Law Enforcement Officers

A new documentary series, premiering Sunday, January 27, profiles female law enforcement officers and the unique challenges they face.

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