Burns in Child Abuse Investigation Cases
Contact with fire is the most common cause of burns in child abuse cases but other less common causes of burns include scalds (burns from hot liquids), electrical burns and…
Training Resources
Blood Pattern Analysis
Articles and training resources covering bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA) — the forensic science of interpreting blood evidence at crime scenes to reconstruct events, establish timelines, and support prosecution.
What you'll find here
Case law changes. Research evolves. Tactics that held up five years ago get challenged in court today. These posts cover the science, the legal landscape, and the investigative thinking behind RTI's Blood Pattern Analysis curriculum that's written for working officers, not academics.
Emotional Intelligence for Cops
Emotional intelligence (EI) is the capacity to be aware of and manage one’s own emotions, and the emotions of others.
Law Enforcement’s Response to Nonfatal Strangulation
Strangulation is a type of mechanical asphyxia, which can result in death or permanent disability. Non-fatal strangulation is a increasingly recognized form of domestic violence.
Better Crisis Negotiations for Patrol Officers
Crisis negotiation is a process of communication between law enforcement and an armed, barricaded, or otherwise dangerous subject, in order to effect a peaceful resolution.
Create Safer Communities with a Drone Program
Drones are becoming an increasingly important tool for police and law enforcement agencies across the country. Also known as SUAS (small unmanned aircraft systems), drones can be used for a…
The Sound of Silence…
The use of silence during interrogations can be an effective way to encourage people to provide more information. It can create a feeling of discomfort that may prompt the person…
Mental Health for Cops
The mental health of police officers is an important topic that often goes overlooked. The stressors of our job take a toll on an officer’s mental health, which will impact…
The Big Secret to Decreasing Complaints from the Community
The Big Secret to Decreasing Complaints from the Community is training. By ensuring that your officers are properly trained, you can decrease complaints and lawsuits stemming from officer misconduct or…
Tonic Immobility in Victims: Trauma and the Brain
We’ll be discussing the latest research on tonic immobility, trauma and the brain. This research has implications for how we interview victims of assault and violence, as well as how…
The dynamics of power in attempted strangulation cases
Here we'll be discussing the dynamics of power in attempted strangulation cases. We will be exploring how these cases play out in the real world, and how police officers can…
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If you're a training coordinator building out your in-service program or trying to hit POST requirements across your department, contact RTI to talk through options. You can also learn more about in-person training delivery.