How to

The how-to section covers information on how to perform specific tasks, including reducing a digital trail, performing genetic tests, how to prevent medical malpractice litigation, and how to protect cardholder data.

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 15, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Search Warrant Service Exercise

Search warrants are an integral part of any criminal case progression. When executed properly and with respect for the Fourth Amendment rights of citizens that may be affected by the warrant, search warrants can make or break one’s case.

January 08, 2018 | 5 minutes read

Courtroom Testimony

Testifying in court is a crucial skill for law enforcement officers. Being well-prepared and calm ensures effective testimony. Law enforcement officers must never lie in court and may jeopardize the entire case if they do.

November 20, 2017 | 3 minutes read

Asset Management Software Reports

Agency procurement reports are crucial for administration, council meetings, and public hearings. Keeping precise records of purchases demonstrates that accurate reporting is essential across all agency activities, not just procurement.

November 13, 2017 | 4 minutes read

Quartermaster Work | Tracking Agency Money

Asset management software tracks purchase details, funding sources, and providing clear financial paths. This supports agency executives in decision-making and enables asset managers to fulfill the critical cost accounting role.

October 16, 2017 | 4 minutes read

Asset Management | Linking Purchase Orders to Equipment

Asset managers often aren’t involved in purchases, so they can’t answer questions about purchase order details like status, arrival dates, or contents.

September 25, 2017 | 4 minutes read

Submitting Search Warrant

A search warrant is one of the most effective tools that an investigator can use to advance his or her case. It is also a very invasive action, as the law enforcement officer participating in the execution of the search warrant will be searching the private property of another citizen.

September 18, 2017 | 4 minutes read

Interviewing Child Witnesses

Conducting a child witness interview is challenging, requiring careful extraction of information from a developing mind while considering legal implications and potential trauma to the child.

August 21, 2017 | 4 minutes read

Miranda or Not to Miranda

A solid understanding of when and when not to read a subject their Miranda rights is a crucial skill for any law enforcement officer to have. While Miranda rights are important and the rules surrounding them must be adhered to, it is not always necessary or advisable to read them to a person attached to a crime.

August 14, 2017 | 4 minutes read

Proper Handling of Electronic Evidence

Electronic devices as evidence have become so ubiquitous in our lives that most jobs, (including being an effective law enforcement officer) can’t be done without them. From mail fraud to murder and everything in between, nearly every single crime committed will have an electronic device involved.

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