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...

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...

This is the second Training Key® in a two-part series on investigative detentions. Part One covers general principles and officer safety precautions.

This is Part I of a two-part series on investigative detentions. Part II covers controlling, identifying and transporting the detainee, as well as the duration...

Incidents in which officers, typically in uniform, mistake an off-duty or plainclothes officer engaged in an enforcement action can, and have had, tragic results. A...

In the year 2010, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down three cases related to the questioning of suspects and the rights of such suspects under...

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...

Police officers must be cognizant of the risks of using social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, and related sites when posting comments or related information...

As described in Part One of this two-part series, exigent circumstances generally fall into three categories: community caretaking, imminent danger, and investigative emergencies. This Training...

Law enforcement officers are often confronted with unique situations where it is not possible or practical to obtain a warrant before conducting a search. This...

Most case law and court rulings concerning police interaction with juveniles in school settings deal with interviews connected to criminal investigations.This Training Key® addresses the...

Nepotism and employee fraternization are issues that have concerned employers and employees for decades. Nonetheless, there remains a lack of reliable information on the subject—a...

This Training Key® is meant to provide an overview of immigration enforcement, including current legislation, federal programs, and debates over the scope of enforcement. Immigration...

While police officers are trained to properly handle any number of unique and stressful situations, they are often unaware of one of their major enemies...

This Training Key® explores the phenomenon behind illegal steroid use and the consequences associated with this practice.

Recent U.S. Supreme Court case decisions have had an effect on several procedural aspects of residential searches. Three such cases are discussed in this Training...

One of the most powerful tools available to a law enforcement officer is the ability to successfully communicate with the public. This Training Key® briefly...

Stress and its related illnesses affect police officers in a number of ways; among these is the increased risk of suicide. Officers who recognize the...

A drug recognition expert (DRE) is a police officer trained to recognize impairment in drivers under the influence of drugs other than, or in addition...

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...