Warrant Requirements Under Constitutional Scrutiny

When a death occurs under uncertain or suspicious circumstances, law enforcement officers frequently confront a critical legal question: may they enter a private residence to investigate without a warrant, or does the Fourth Amendment impose a barrier to such action? This article seeks to clarify the constitutional parameters governing police entry in death-related inquiries. Your jurisdiction may have varying policies and procedures. Seek your department’s legal counsel for further details and opinions.  

6 things you need to know about homicide investigations

In order to be a successful detective, you must be able to think outside the box. This means being able to see clues that others might miss and thinking of possible solutions that other detectives might not consider. In order to solve crimes, detectives need to use their creativity and imagination. There are often no right or wrong answers in detective work; it is all about finding the solution that works best.

The Chain of Evidence

The chain of evidence is a critical part of any criminal investigation and must be maintained  to ensure the evidence collected is admissible in court. There are several steps that investigators must take to create and maintain the chain of evidence as outlined above.