Are you interested in police and law enforcement? In this section you’ll find resources and articles related to police officers. Learn about the duties and responsibilities of officers. Also, learn about the equipment they use and the vehicles they drive. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement, check out our articles and books that cover everything from training, to how to pursue a job in this exciting field.
From its genesis in the 1960s to counter extreme violence, the police SWAT team has evolved into a common, and controversial, tool of modern policing. This deep dive explores the history, tactics, and equipment of these elite units, and examines the data and debates surrounding their use and militarization.
An overview of Police 10 codes used by police officers and law enforcement officials in radio communications. Officers use the codes to communicate with dispatch and with each other.
Starting Your Search If you need to find someone in prison, knowing in what type of facility they are incarcerated is essential. A prison, also known as a penitentiary or correctional facility, is where individuals are physically confined and deprived of various personal freedoms. There are more than 1,800 state … Read more
What is a Police Report? People file a police report with law enforcement for various reasons. For example, domestic disputes, traffic accidents, burglaries, home invasions, fraud, theft, stalking, violence, and other reasons. To file a report, citizens usually call 911 or their local police department’s non-emergency line to report the incident. … Read more
This article explains how law enforcement detectives coordinate with pawn shops to catch thieves and recover stolen property.
Introducing NYPD Patternizr Software This article provides an overview of the NYPD Patternizr software developed by the New York City Police Department. First, here’s a little bit about the largest police department in the world. The New York Police Department, more commonly known as the NYPD, is the primary law … Read more
What are Police Drones? Drones are uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), also known as unmanned aerial systems (UAS), that users control remotely. They can be equipped with various equipment, such as daytime video recorders, low-visibility surveillance video, live-feed cameras, radar sensors, digital cameras, and radio equipment. In addition, you can mount … Read more
The FBI’s Ten Most Wanted List The FBI Ten Most Wanted Criminals list arose from a conversation in late 1949. J. Edgar Hoover, the Director of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation, and William Kinsey Hutchinson, the editor-in-chief of the International News Service (the predecessor of the United Press … Read more
An overview of police body cameras, including how they work, where to purchase, and a discussion about their effectiveness.
Private investigators can gain valuable insights into investigative trends, technologies, and legal frameworks by understanding the role of law enforcement industry associations, which set standards and best practices for policing and investigations.