June 2023 Tips - Confidential Informants
According to the Confidential Informant Guidelines, a confidential informant or "CI" is "any individual who provides useful and credible...
Use of Force Submissions - Manually Entering a Zero Report
Law Enforcement agencies can accomplish submissions through various means, including electronic reporting systems, dedicated portals, or...
Understanding NIBRS: The Property Segment
The next segment we will dive into in our NIBRS journey is the Property Segment. Coming in 3rd it's also called the Level 3 Segment. ...
May 2023 Tips - Court Papers
The National Domestic Violence Hotline received 620,193 calls, texts, or chat requests for assistance in 2021. In 2020, they received...
Law Enforcement Best Practices: Safeguarding Online Images
In today's digital age, law enforcement agencies face numerous challenges when it comes to investigating and preserving online evidence,...
FBI Use of Force Submission - Explained!
In our previous posts, we covered the data types and values gathered in Use of Force reporting (and even some Pennsylvania-specific...
NIBRS OFFENSE Segment Explained
NIBRS Offense Segment Explained This month we will be diving into the Offense Segment, or Level 2 Segment. As we went over before, when...
Aid Investigations and Improve Public Safety with Social Media
Social media is used in various ways, both personally and professionally. Social media platforms provide a way for people to communicate...
April 2023 Tips - Officer Safety Notifications
Did you know that the Department of Justice data estimates that approximately 18,500 officers suffer injuries yearly after being...
Use of Force - How to Report Nothing
Use of Force reporting has become more prevalent, and perhaps your state now even requires Use of Force monthly submissions. But what...