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Originally written for the Death Investigation Academy newsletter
Sudden unexplained infant deaths (SUID) are some of the most challenging death investigations you will ever have to conduct. One, you are dealing with the death of a child, which is upsetting for even the most hardened investigator. Two, it can be tough to focus on the task at hand as you observe the immeasurable grief families experience at the loss of a child. Three, because these deaths typically occur inside the home, you often won’t have 3rd party witnesses or surveillance video available to help piece together the truth of what happened. These incidents occur in the home and because of the insular nature of where these deaths take place; investigators should always be on high alert for possible staging. Originally written for PoliceOne
Keep the following in mind if you find yourself responding to a possible child overdose Originally written for PoliceOne Lack of visible injuries and sometimes reluctant victims make these tough cases to investigate
Imagine gasping for air as your assailant squeezes your neck as they exert their power over you. Domestic violence is often observed to be an offender exerting control over another person through violent means. And nothing expresses that dominance and control than squeezing a person's neck, literally controlling whether they breathe or not. Originally published in ILEETA.
Congratulations, you were assigned a homicide investigation and you have identified a suspect. It’s now time for the suspect interview, what’s the game plan? The taking of another person’s life is one of the most heinous crimes against society one can commit and as such, these investigations can be intense and often bring intense scrutiny for the lead investigators. Interviewing the suspect is often the culmination of a lengthy investigation and when done well, can often bring the truth to light. To be successful, you have to plan ahead. Originally written for PoliceOne
Simple tips, tools and services to help detectives crack cases You've joined the detective bureau and are wondering what gear you’ll need to be successful. If you haven’t realized it yet, real detective work lacks the excitement typically portrayed in movies and television. As such, nothing on this list is particularly sexy but they can help you get the job done. Coroner Talk is the leading podcast dedicated to providing training and resources to those in the death investigation field. I want to thank Darren Drake for inviting me on as a guest to talk about investigating abusive head trauma, the leading cause of homicides in children under the age of five. To listen in, follow this link
Originally written for the ILEETA Journal
Learning to interview effectively is key for new detectives Despite the many advances in forensic science, suspect interviews remain a vital element of a criminal investigation and for good reason. Good interviews can help to identify additional suspects, identify potential witnesses, locate additional evidence and should the case go to court, the suspects statements to investigators will be one of the key pieces of evidence being evaluated by the jury as they make their determination as to innocence or guilt. Originally written for PoliceOne
New detectives can find success and experience the rewards of the job by relying on patience, mastering new skills Patrol is often referred to as the backbone of policing and for good reason. Not only is patrol typically first on scene, but patrol officers also act as gatekeepers for the criminal justice system determining what incidents need further follow-up and what incidents can be handled informally. Almost all of us begin our careers in patrol where we first learn the ins and outs of law enforcement. That being said, many officers in the course of their career get the itch to try something different, which often means transferring to the detective bureau. For some departments, this is a promotion, while other departments treat it as a lateral transfer. Either way, investigative work has its own challenges, requiring officers to learn new skills and look at the job from a new perspective. Having made the transition from patrol to the detective bureau myself along with having trained several new detectives, here are a few tips to help you be successful. MaestroVision, a leading supplier of audio & video management solutions, recently invited me to contribute to their article on tips for improving your interrogation skills. Click here to read more These 11 Expert Interrogation Tips Will Improve Your Investigations!
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