Crime

Why NY's investment in dismantling MS-13 has national implications

Any gang-prevention strategy must address unaccompanied children from Central America who are particularly vulnerable to MS-13 recruitment and victimization

Policing Matters Podcast: Responding to reports of child abuse

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Abuse can take many forms — from physical harm to emotional damage

Policing Matters Podcast: Primary considerations for crime scene management

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Jim and Doug discuss the best practices for ensuring that the scene is processed thoroughly and properly

The aftermath of a consent decree designed to limit proactive policing

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Study concludes a reduction in proactive stops by Chicago police officers was responsible for the spike in homicides and shootings

5 key considerations for crowdsourcing evidence

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Here are five things police departments need to do ahead of time in order to take advantage of the volumes of potential evidence captured by the public

New guide offers assessment guidance to small police agencies

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A new publication offers guidance on how to break down and manage your agency evaluation process

18 on 2018: Expert predictions on the top police issues in 2018

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A look ahead at the challenges for law enforcement in 2018

Policing Matters Podcast: Top trends and takeaways from 2017

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Jim and Doug discuss police response to natural disasters, the debate over sanctuary cities, the Las Vegas mass shooting and other major topics

How AI software could monitor real-time camera feeds to detect criminal behavior

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Using AI and facial recognition software for real-time crime reporting is the next logical progression in how police are already using existing technology

4 things to know about the FBI’s latest homicide statistics

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Because crime is politicized and reported in its extremes, it is hard to convince the general public that Americans are in one of the safest eras in human history

Swede convicted of 'online' rape for coercing young teens

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His conviction for online rape was the first of its type in Sweden

How investigators can build rapport with sex offenders

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Standard police interrogation tactics do not work with sex offenders

Knowledge is power: How intelligence sharing assists investigations

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Intelligence gathering helps officers identify specific crime trends, criminal organizations and suspects who pose a significant community or officer safety threat