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The Police Investigations topic area furnishes cops with the latest news, information and strategies used in closing a case and putting bad guys behind bars. Whether you are a patrol officer arriving first on the scene or a detective searching for leads on a cold case, this touches on everything that happens between the suspect’s crimes to the final conviction.
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FBI hunt for Jimmy Hoffa's remains ends

FBI hunt for Jimmy Hoffa's remains ends

I am very confident of our result here after two-days-plus of diligent effort" said the head of the Detroit FBI - Full Story

News

Feds resume search for Jimmy Hoffa

Feds resume search for Jimmy Hoffa

Federal agents revived the hunt for the remains of Jimmy Hoffa, executing a search warrant, "based on information that we have involving the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa" - Full Story

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FBI chief defends surveillance programs

FBI chief defends surveillance programs

In his last scheduled appearance before the House Judiciary Committee, FBI Director Robert Mueller said the surveillance programs have been conducted in compliance with U.S. law. (AP Image)
'We are exceptionally vulnerable'

Photos

NYPD in hostage standoff with possible homicide suspect

NYPD in hostage standoff with possible homicide suspect

NYPD close a section of a street during what is believed to be a hostage situation involving a suspect in the 2010 killing of a Pace University student. (AP Image)
Dozens of onlookers

Videos

DWI Investigations

In this video Dave Smith discusses the harsh reality and prevalence of people who drive while intoxicated. He points out how to identify these individuals and how to handle the investigation.

Columns

4 tips for success in providing expert gang testimony Nick Perna - Gang Investigations

4 tips for success in providing expert gang testimony

Good solid gang testimony at the end of a case can be the “final flurry” needed to get a conviction. - Full Story

Columns

Everyone lies: Building a rapport with your suspect John Bowden - On Language, Communication, and Leadership

Everyone lies: Building a rapport with your suspect

Once you’ve established the definition of a lie and the psychological set, ask the subject a question such as ‘Have you ever lied to your children to make them behave?’ - Full Story

Exclusives

Investigating Twitter: Mining social media for intel

Investigating Twitter: Mining social media for intel

What are some social media best practices in the area of crime prevention, investigation, and enforcement? - Full Story

Exclusives

Designing a predictive policing system

Designing a predictive policing system

The best models result when every member of the agency is involved in the analytical design. - Full Story



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