The professional and uniform appearance of officers furthers the goals of law enforcement agencies by projecting a positive and professional image to the public. Appearance standards...

Police officers on the street are the first line of defense against car theft and are in the best position to apprehend car thieves. It...

During the course of an investigation, assessing witness credibility becomes an essential function in determining how reliable and trustworthy a witness will be. It is...

Human trafficking is one of the world’s fastest growing criminal activities. This Training Key provides information for officers on how to identify and investigate this...

Following the recent prosecution, and subsequent conviction, of professional football player Michael Vick, dogfighting has gained national attention. This Training Key® describes the origins of...

In a time where the costs of liability insurance continue to rise driving many towns to self-insure or join insurance pools, law enforcement executives have...

Determining the identity of a deceased individual is a vital part of the investigation of death, whether caused by natural or criminal forces. This Training...

While relatively rare, law enforcement officers should be able to recognize the signs and symptoms of Munchuasen syndrome and Munchausen syndrome by proxy. This knowledge...

Civil disturbances and demonstrations have changed over the years, as have the tactics and techniques of law enforcement agencies called upon to manage and control...

New technological advancements, such as the global positioning system (GPS), have proven beneficial to law enforcement. However, the courts have provided little guidance as to...

The safety of stalking and domestic violence victims is the primary focus of programs geared toward awareness and prevention. However, this emphasis tends to overlook...

Though long recognized as a problem by the retail industry, organized retail crime (ORC) is a relatively new crime phenomenon in law enforcement. Few law...