By Erik Kleinsmith
Deciding to become a whistleblower will forever change the course of an intelligence officer's life and career. Based on firsthand experience, here are tips on how a whistleblower can defend his or her credibility, maintain focus on the problem, and prepare for the challenges ahead.
By Jinnie Chua
Balancing work and family over the holiday season can be difficult for police officers. If you're scheduled to work over the holidays, don't forget that there are many opportunities to enjoy the festive season with your co-workers and your family.
By Jennifer Bucholtz
When police don't have enough direct evidence to identify a suspect, conducting a behavioral analysis can help determine the type of person who committed the crime. Learn what crime scene clues can provide investigators with valuable insight into the psychology, personality, and motive of the murderer.
By Brad Bouchillon
The holiday season can be stressful, especially for those who work in public safety. This year, start a new trend among your shift and family members: Make the holidays less about stress and obligations, and more about celebrating a successful and healthy year.
By Dr. Jade Pumphrey
Eyewitness testimony can be compelling and central to an investigation, but inaccurate memory has led to incidents of mistaken identification and convictions of innocent people. Find out more about the limitations of eyewitness testimony and human memory.
By Andrew Bell and Bruce Razey
There are many benefits to private companies hiring trained police officers as part-time security personnel, especially for special events such as sports games. However, law enforcement departments must to have clear policies and procedures for officers who engage in part-time security work.
By Kurt Binversie
Footage from residential and private business security cameras can be instrumental in police investigations, but convincing the public to allow access to their personal surveillance systems has its challenges. Learn how agencies can employ community policing strategies to overcome this.
