"Breathe life" into latent prints on cold surfaces
When checking for latent prints on cold, smooth surfaces such as glass windows, try breathing on the surface before dusting it. This can be done very quickly and without the mess of print powder. Prints show up nicely...
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Cell phone data mining
Cell phone seizures can be a great investigatory tool. Data may be retained on the telephone itself, in removable media, or at the service provider. It's important to note that information held by the service provider is...
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Interviewing rape victims
In todays PoliceOne Video Tip of the week, provided by the Law Enforcement Training Network (LETN) we discuss techniques for interviewing rape victims.
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Watch for loose car stereos
One of our department's two-officer units stopped a vehicle for reckless driving/DUI. While searching the vehicle incident to the driver's arrest, one of the officers noticed a piece of tissue shoved in a space between...
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Drug concealment reminder
Twice I have found drugs on suspects that other officers have patted down. They used tape to hide drugs inside their shirt sleeves near the hem. It's easy to miss this during a quick pat down. I also found a small packet...
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Using a digital audio recorder
I find that a digital audio recorder is a great piece of equipment to have. It can serve as a helpful investigative tool to record field interviews, dying declarations at a moment's notice, or to help take notes when a...
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Concealment alert: Search handhelds
If you find a suspect to be in possession of any electronic devices during an arrest, be aware that the interior of the device (battery compartments, accessible interior areas, memory card slots, etc.) should be searched...
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Gang gun-hiding tactic
The trend in Miami, Florida for gangs are to hide their weapons in the front or rear bumpers of their vehicles. They also hind weapons under the hood in the engine area. They know that officers will only check the inside...
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Watch for hidden sharp objects
Razorblades, needles, and other small, sharp objects can be hidden easily...even on the head. These tiny, yet potentially deadly, weapons are hidden/taped behind suspects' ears, under bangs, or on shaved spots on the...
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CELL PHONE CAPABLE OF FIRING 4 .22 ROUNDS
Most see airport security as a pain. Some deal better than others. Some feel violated, when you watch this movie, you'll understand why they want your cell phone through the x-ray machine. Read this and then watch the...
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Drug concealment in carpeted rooms
I was booking a person who by trade was a carpet layer. He told me that while he was replacing carpet in a nearby low-budget motel, he found that the carpet in every room was pulled up in every corner, which allowed...
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Patting down opposite sex subjects
In the past two months, a patrol sergeant responded to a B & E in progress and apprehended two juveniles, one male and the other female. The female was placed in the sergeant's rear seat. After giving the sergeant...
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