Tag: Undercover Investigations

Patrol

Wisconsin Officer Posing as Teen Girl Online Busts Alleged Pedophile

An officer with the Fall River (WI) Police Department reportedly posed as a 15-year-old girl in an online forum and subsequently arrested a 57-year-old man after the subject made sexual overtures.

October 30, 2020

Investigations

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.

September 7, 2020

Investigations

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.

September 4, 2020

Technology

First Look: LETS 2020 is Much More Than a Wire

The new LETS 2020 from Law Enforcement Technologies is a platform for powerful smartphone applications that can covertly record undercover operations, stream footage from drones, facilitate successful crisis negotiations, and provide situational awareness for tactical and investigative teams.

May 3, 2020

Patrol

Vertx Launches Guardian 2.0 Line of EDC Ready Shirts

First launched in 2018, the Vertx Guardian 2.0 shirt is revamped and refreshed for 2020 with new fabric, colors, and updated features. Both short-sleeve and long-sleeve styles are now available.

April 27, 2020

Patrol

Ohio Officer Accused of "Outing" Undercover Investigator

An officer with the Cincinnati Police Department has been arrested and is accused of revealing the identity of an undercover officer who had been in the midst of an investigation of drug dealing and money laundering at a number of area nightclubs.

February 17, 2020

Special Units

Wounded Chicago Sergeant Picked Up by Other Officers Pursues and Arrests Suspect

The sergeant had been working undercover in an unrelated investigation when he saw the victim shot in the head around 2:30 p.m., police said.

January 30, 2020

Vehicle Ops

Code 3's New Slimline Speaker Designed for Undercover Vehicles

Code 3 Inc., an industry leader in emergency response products, has introduced its sleek, new C3900 Series Slimline Speaker. The company says this little black box is under three pounds and designed for use on undercover officers' vehicles.

July 17, 2019

Patrol

Detroit Police Say Doorbell Camera Video on Social Media May Hinder Investigations

The Detroit Police Department is asking citizens who have doorbell cameras and other security systems—which have rapidly become popular with home owners—to resist the urge to post video of a suspected burglar on social media, at least until the department can begin its own investigation.

August 23, 2018

Patrol

3 Philly Officers Injured, Suspect Killed During Warrant Operation

The officer who was hit by the car suffered an injury to his right knee. Two other officers also were injured at the scene, but how they were hurt was unclear. All three officers were in stable condition at a local hospital.

August 21, 2018

Patrol

Man Accused of Hiring Hitman to Kill Houston Officer After Getting Ticketed

"The suspect wanted the officer dead because he believed that the officer was interfering in his business operations," Acevedo said.

June 27, 2018

Patrol

Minneapolis Police Cease Undercover Marijuana Operations

The Minneapolis Police Department has ordered its officers to discontinue sting operations that target “low-level” marijuana possession and sales.

June 8, 2018