Play It Smart
On many surveillances, your target will be followed to residential locations. A common mistake that many cops/agents make is that as soon as the target goes into a house, they
Learn moreThe Phony Name Check
If a suspect you are questioning has no I.D. on them and you suspect that they are lying to you about who they really are, take all their pertinent information
Learn morePerception of a Cop
Every cop has a reputation out on the street. Smart cops learn that perception plays a big part in how people react and interact with us. How do they view
Learn moreMining the Streets
Effectively mining the streets for good information: It’s important to remember that the information police officers need to solve the crimes occurring on their beats is out there. Aggressive cops
Learn moreContacting You
Having a way for people to contact you is critical for success in your information and intelligence gathering efforts. If your agency doesn’t provide you with a department issued phone,
Learn moreNegotiations
It’s important to consider and prepare for a situation where you might have to negotiate with a hostage taker or a barricaded suspect. All Negotiations require you to develop some
Learn moreDeveloping Information
The most effective police officer is one who is an expert in developing information and then actively pursuing that information, not passively waiting for others to come to him or
Learn moreTalking to Ex-Cons and Street Punks
Many cops and street agents have been told too many times that hardcore streetwise punks and ex-cons won’t talk to you. Just the opposite is true. These ex-cons and street
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