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May 21, 2018 | 10 minutes read

Investigations | Abandoned Houses

Abandoned properties can be havens for criminal behavior, ranging from drug dens, to theft rings, to murder. They serve as a breeding ground for criminals to reside in, virtually undetected, while harming a community, and also a place to dispose of evidence where law enforcement access is restricted.

April 30, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Computer Crimes

Computers have abundantly changed the lives of every man, woman, and child in the United States. Unfortunately, this also means that criminals are also using computers and there is some kind of nexus to a computer with nearly every crime committed.

April 23, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Proper Forensic Examination of Electronic Evidence

Today’s investigators will inevitably handle electronic evidence. Even without forensic certification, they must have basic knowledge of computer forensics and evidence management.

April 09, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Evidence Disposition | from A to Z

The proper handling of evidence, from the initial seizure to the eventual final destruction is of the utmost importance, and improper handling of evidence can have dire consequences.

March 26, 2018 | 4 minutes read

Body and Dash-Mounted Cameras | Case Study Conclusions

Implementing a body camera or dash camera program will pay off in terms of criminal prosecutions, civil litigation, and complaint processing making your agency a leader on the digital and data frontier.

March 12, 2018 | 9 minutes read

Body and Dash-Mounted Cameras | Policy, Privacy & Personal Liability

While implementing a body worn camera program can be a massive undertaking, policy is fundamentally important to the survival of any law enforcement agency.

March 05, 2018 | 14 minutes read

Body and Dash-Mounted Cameras | FOIA and State Public Records Requests

Digital evidence, grant applications, camera footage, evidence receipts, case reports, and everything in between can be requested via an FOIA request.

February 12, 2018 | 17 minutes read

Body and Dash-Mounted Cameras | Criminal Prosecutions

The primary use of body cameras in law enforcement is criminal prosecutions but we would like to touch on the outer edges of good and bad practices.

February 05, 2018 | 11 minutes read

Body and Dash-Mounted Cameras | Evidence and Public Records

While bringing a sophisticated camera program into law enforcement can be a great tool, there are limits that we can expect to reach, and that officer safety will always trump camera considerations.

January 29, 2018 | 5 minutes read

When Does the Court Reject Evidence?

Evidence in a criminal case can be the single most important factor in obtaining a successful guilty verdict during a trial, especially if the investigating officer is unable to gain a confession from the suspect or suspects.