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Showing Stories from 5th February 2015 to 12th April 2017

Digital investigation techniques which helped solve a murder

(12/04/17) Detectives share some important methods they used to help catch two killers.

Detective casebook: A 15-year-old's murderer had confessed but an extra charge was needed

(21/03/17) The story of Kayleigh Haywood is being used to educate young people about the dangers of speaking to strangers online, but the determination of investigators to add extra charges in the case helped the truth emerge.

'If she'd gone over, there was a good chance I would have as well'

(16/01/17) Police Scotland PC Kirsty Robertson spoke to Ian Weinfass about putting herself at risk to save a life – after her shift had finished.

(14/12/16) Detective casebook: The photo 'fingerprints' which helped convict a voyeur (27/11/16) Learning the Lessons: Self harm and search warrants (19/11/16) Learning the Lessons: Sirens, dogs and pursuits (17/11/16) Learning the Lessons: Multi-agency operations and student parties (12/11/16) Learning the Lessons: Animal welfare and discretion (11/11/16) Detective casebook: Solving murder despite a dishonourable wall of silence (27/10/16) Reform of stop and search requires effective communication

Specials making their mark in professional standards department

(21/09/16) City of London Police is the first force in the country to utilise special constables within PSD, and last week the team was named as runner-up Lord Ferrers Awards special team of the year.