A stakeout is among the most demanding and potentially dangerous of special police operations. Officers who are assigned to such duties should be experienced and...

The “pretext” phone call is an investigative tool that can be used in a wide variety of criminal investigations. It can be especially effective in...

This document is intended to provide information necessary for an officer or agent to understand the theft problem, know what to look for and have...

This document is intended to provide information necessary for an officer or agent to understand the theft problem, know what to look for and have...

The effectiveness of interviews and interrogations is largely a product of how well an officer can “read” an individual and then modify his or her...

All states in the United States are affected to some degree by the criminal activity of organized motorcycle gangs. In some areas, these gangs are...

The following U.S. Supreme Court rulings have a bearing on how law enforcement officers conduct enforcement operations. Their implications for individual police agency and police...

Tips to the police are the most prodcutive pieces of information available for solving crimes and interdicting criminal conspiracies. However, anonymous tips must meet special...

It is very important that patrol officers and first line supervisors have a broad understanding of the criminal investigation process in order to ensure that...

Gaining information on juvenile offenders presents particular challenges for law enforcement. In some cases, officers may attempt to “infiltrate” the youth gang or subculture by...

With the introduction of biological terrorism following events of September 11, 2001, police officers and other first responders must have greater awareness of anthrax and...

Regulations, and the legality of regulations, on officer appearance, off-duty conduct, and free speech are often misunderstood by officers, supervisors, and managers alike. Lack of...

The position of first-line supervisor is one of the most demanding in the police profession. The job skills of even the most capable patrol officers...

Since the events of September 11th, it has become critical that law enforcement agencies be aware of what steps are necessary in planning for the...

With the introduction of community policing over twenty years ago, American policing began shifting from a relatively closed professional environment to on that seeks collaborative...

In spite of increased emphasis on traffic safety and vehicle crash prevention and the successes that have been realized in these regards, vehicle crashes, and resultant...

The four-point restraint, also referred to as the hog-tie position, has been used by police officers for restraining severely unruly and combative suspects. However, its...

This Training Key® examines some of the more recent selected decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States that affect law enforcement practices and...

This Training Key examines some of the legal questions that have arisen for police as the result of critical incident responses, and some of the...

Raves have become a problem in many communities in the United States. This Training Key is meant to provide background information on the nature of...