It also encourages police to shift resources away from catching individuals who are the largest threat to public safety to activities that will reap financial benefits for the department through civil asset forfeiture or seizure of property associated with low-level drug possession. What are the three types of police? ThereRead More →

Primary duties: Police officers have general law enforcement responsibilities, such as patrolling areas and responding to emergency calls. They also direct traffic and administer first aid. Other responsibilities include investigating potential crimes, apprehending suspects and completing written reports on events. What will I do in police career? Duties can includeRead More →

In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Do you thank law enforcement for their service? Giving out thank you notes and gifts to a police officer is a little creepy andRead More →

Dial 911. Safety comes first; so don’t hesitate to call 911 if you think you’re in danger. In many cases, the police can unlock the car’s door. If they can’t, they will probably call a tow truck, which will be on your tab, of course. Can gas stations unlock cars?Read More →

It’s a prop used by law enforcement and some employers. They are a deterrent and in some cases, somebody who believes you can tell when they are lying are more liable to tell the truth. Does anxiety affect a polygraph test? The answer: sort of. Dr. Saxe explains: “The fundamentalRead More →

Unfortunately, mugshots can stay online indefinitely if steps are not taken to remove them. Even getting your records sealed or expunged, which is supposed to mean your case is confidential and a company should remove any trace of your arrest, does not necessarily delete a mugshot online. Are you allowedRead More →

7 Steps of CSI: Secure the Scene. Separate the Witnesses. Scan the Scene. Photograph the Evidence. Sketch the Scene. Search the Scene. Secure and Collect Evidence. How are property crimes investigated? In general, the process of prioritizing property crimes investigations involve examining the cases to determine if there is aRead More →

Doberman Pinschers were once common as guard and police dogs, and thus have a reputation of being intimidating and aggressive, especially towards strangers. In the CDC’s study, this breed was involved in nine dog bite-related fatalities from 1979-1988, ranking it sixth on the CDC’s list. Are Dobermans good military dogs?Read More →

A drugs boss who ran a multi-million pound enterprise in the UK has been jailed after detectives hacked into his encrypted messaging accounts. James Duckworth, 42, used the handle “atomicmantis” on messaging service EncroChat, Merseyside Police said. Is EncroChat hack illegal? Subsequent court orders extending the interception operation are alsoRead More →