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The preservation of a crime scene and the collection of evidence at that scene is of the utmost importance if police and other law enforcement agencies want to be able to solve the crime. While police officers may be able to identify pieces of evidence they will need, they may not have the specialized training … Read more

People who enter the legal profession often do so because they have a passion for the law. The criminal justice system can be very intriguing and allows a person to take on new challenges at every turn. While many open a legal practice and begin to establish themselves as an attorney, there are others who … Read more

Everyone knows to call 9-1-1 if they have an emergency. What they don’t realize is that the person on the other end of the phone has access to an extensive network that will allow them to handle almost any type of emergency you can imagine. As a communications officer, a dispatcher wears many hats. They … Read more

Probation and parole officers play pivotal roles in the lives of people who are on probation or parole. They are meant to monitor and provide guidance to the individuals they are in charge of. Being a probation/parole officer is a position that involves leading by example. Many have a law enforcement background and have a … Read more

Police emergency pursuits may be exciting to watch on a television crime show, but in reality they are serious business. They are not scripted and the participants have literally no idea of what the next few seconds may hold. A police emergency pursuit is an option that most law enforcement officers would rather avoid. Law … Read more

Law enforcement agencies have been forced to rethink many of the policing strategies that have been used in the past. Over the past few years, incidents that involved deadly force have called into question many of the protocols agencies have had in place for many years. The cases of George Floyd and Michael Brown have … Read more

Crime dramas on television aren’t complete without a high-speed chase and a suspect being tossed in the back of a police cruiser. Oh, if it were just that easy! On the silver screen, there are no real victims when a suspect is fleeing from police going down the highway at 90 miles an hour. In … Read more

The way a community fights crime will depend on many different things. A small rural community with very little criminal activity will handle things much differently than a large metropolitan area. While the basic premise will always be the same, the amount of funding, training, and manpower that each one has access to will be … Read more

Police officers are known as peacekeepers for a reason. Crowds gather to celebrate, to protest, and to exercise their Constitutional right to assemble. In most situations, crowds effectively maintain themselves and the police who circulate throughout are only there to offer assistance if it’s needed. There are instances, however, especially when two opposing sides gather … Read more

What Is De-Escalation? Anytime an officer shows up at an incident or performs a traffic stop, they are at risk of becoming involved in a heated situation. Many calls go smoothly, but there are times when a situation can escalate out of control, putting the officer and others at risk. During their training, officers are … Read more