Overcoming Investigative Assumptions

Overcoming Investigative Assumptions

A case study illustrates how assumptions can create bias at the beginning of a death investigation and then shows how initial assumptions can, and sometimes should, be reexamined to resolve an investigation.
Compelled Internal Affairs Interviews and Fifth Amendment Rights

Compelled Internal Affairs Interviews and Fifth Amendment Rights

Agencies must protect the constitutional rights of officers accused of misconduct while preserving internal discipline and ensuring officer fitness for duty.
Focus on Media Relations: Earning Positive Press

Focus on Media Relations: Earning Positive Press

By following these seven steps, agencies can improve the likelihood of receiving positive coverage.

Leadership Spotlight: Feedback and Emotional Intelligence

Leadership Spotlight: Feedback and Emotional Intelligence

Leaders should leverage emotional intelligence to more effectively give and receive feedback.

Bulletin Notes

Bulletin Notes

Officers Walter Varey, Leang Chhor, Joshua Delisle, and Warren Greenhalgh of the Lowell, Massachusetts, Police Department saved three adults and two children from a burning building.

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FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin - Call for Authors

The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin seeks articles that will assist professionals in their daily operations and investigations.


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