Evidence

Evidence pertains to facts or information demonstrating that something is true. Evidence can include information on frame rate, data breaches, smart home, metadata, national security, phenotyping, privacy, metadata, genetic tests, and privacy.

April 01, 2019 | 6 minutes read

Surveillance

Information obtained while conducting surveillance can mean the difference between the conviction of a criminal and that criminal going free. Whether it is accomplished through physical, electronic, or telephone/Internet monitoring, law enforcement officers must be up to date with all laws pertaining to surveillance and must have the proper training and experience in order to conduct an effective surveillance operation.

March 25, 2019 | 12 minutes read

Body and Dash-Mounted Cameras | Civil Liabilities

Digital video evidence using dash-mounted, body-worn, cellular devices, and audio recorders are reducing complaints and accusations against officers.

January 07, 2019 | 4 minutes read

Law Enforcement Software | Buying Decisions

Law enforcement software is essential but challenging to evaluate. Choose vendors that meet industry standards, follow best practices, and ensure data integration. If a vendor doesn’t meet your needs, move on-they aren’t worth the cost or the hassle.

December 10, 2018 | 8 minutes read

Pro-active Patrol | Felony Lane Gang

Simple patrol tactics can make a huge dent in the expectations these brazen criminals have moving forward. The more you can do to disincentivize their efforts, the more likely they are to move onto something else.

December 03, 2018 | 7 minutes read

Investigations | Commercial Burglaries

Burglaries of commercial property become some of the most creative ventures in criminality that officers receive exposure to. From violent smash and grabs to sophisticated “drywall jobs,” commercial burglary attempts have the stigma of bringing out some of the boldest behavior displayed by criminals. Let’s discuss some of the evidence challenges that present themselves in commercial burglaries.

September 24, 2018 | 6 minutes read

Firearms Inventory and Tracking

When law enforcement firearms are lost or stolen, it not only leads to financial loss but also exposes the agency to significant legal risks if the weapon is used in a crime. This situation can severely compromise the department’s reputation.

August 27, 2018 | 7 minutes read

Community Evidence | Registering Cameras with Law Enforcement

The idea of camera registration is opening the doors to spectacular results for solving crime in various communities. Many privacy issues have already been answered, but we believe the next iteration of these programs is moving to a remote access model, where law enforcement receive permission from a citizen for each request, but that police download content without ever stepping foot on the citizen’s property.

July 30, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Mishandled or Lost Physical Evidence

Most law enforcement officers performing investigative duties are thorough, hardworking, and good at what they do. That being said, even the best investigators make mistakes from time to time.

June 18, 2018 | 6 minutes read

Ballistics | The Science of Firearms

Law enforcement officers need basic ballistics knowledge for safe firearm handling and evidence management. Agencies must ensure evidence systems accurately track weapon details like make, model, and caliber.

May 28, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Border Search Authority and the Fourth Amendment

Border search authority, as old as the U.S. Constitution, is a critical tool for Homeland Security personnel. It aids in their mission to protect the nation and its people by allowing searches at borders to maintain security and enforce laws.

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