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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.

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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.

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…

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…

Criminal investigations of domestic violence

Every nine seconds in the United States a woman is beaten by her husband or partner. And it's not just physical abuse – domestic violence can also include sexual abuse,…

The Importance of Crime Scene Photography

If you're a patrol officer, being able to take good crime scene photos can be a real asset. Our Crime Scene Photography course will teach you how to take better…

The Future of Law Enforcement Training in 2022 is Online

The future of law enforcement training in 2022 is online. According to our informal survey, many law enforcement professionals believe that the future of law enforcement training is online. Our…

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…

The Trick to Building Rapport in a Tight Situation

Rapport building skills are essential for cops. In the street cop's world, rapport building often occurs in a fast-paced environment with many distractions. A new study on rapport building offers…

The 5 Essential Items to Have On Every Crime Scene

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