By Timothy Hardiman
How can you tell when someone is lying? It’s an age-old question for law enforcement officers and a skill that requires a high-level of training and practice to master. During my study of the topic and extensive experience conducting interviews as a law enforcement officer, I believe it is difficult for investigators to be able to detect deception in routine interviews and interrogations.
By James McLaughlin
In the last several years, social networking has become an integral part of our lives, both professionally and socially. There have been many privacy concerns with social media including recent settlements with social media giants such as Facebook and Google.
By James Deater
Recently the United States Supreme Court ruled that the use of GPS tracking devices to track the whereabouts of a suspected criminal is considered a search. The results of this ruling now requires police to obtain search warrants and/or court orders in order to use these devices. This has had a major impact on those police agencies and investigative units who rely on GPS technology to track suspected criminals engaged in illegal activities.
By Timothy Hardiman
Like most other organizations, police agencies are exploring the various uses, opportunities and dangers associated with social media. One aspect of social media that is of interest to law enforcement is using it as a tool while conducting investigations or developing intelligence. Criminals will post a surprising amount of useful and even incriminating information online.
By Jeff Kuhn
Public safety agencies continue to grapple with challenges of effective succession planning brought on by the aging of baby-boomers, early retirements due to budgetary cutbacks, and lack of resources for adequate management training. The responsibility for preparing future leadership within these agencies is most commonly placed in the hands of police, fire and emergency management executives.
By Dave Malone
On March 20, 2011, the Fond du Lac Wisconsin Police Department was suddenly faced with an incident that led to the on-duty, fatal shooting of Officer Craig Birkholz, the near fatal wounding of Officer Ryan Williams, and the wounding of Officer Ryan’s Officer K-9. Unfortunately, this is a scenario far too common for many departments across the United States.
By Dave Malone
On March 20, 2011, the Fond du Lac Wisconsin Police Department was suddenly faced with an incident that led to the on-duty, fatal shooting of Officer Craig Birkholz, the near fatal wounding of Officer Ryan Williams, and the wounding of Officer Ryan’s Officer K-9. Unfortunately, this is a scenario far too common for many departments across the United States.
In my position, I have the honor of meeting many military and law enforcement men and women whose service to this country always humbles me. Last week, I had the distinct honor of meeting two Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients, an experience I shall never forget.
By Dave Malone
When the Washington D.C. Council decided to give themselves a 2.2 percent cost-of-living raise this year, as reported in The Washington Examiner, law enforcement and fire service representatives were none too pleased.