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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 moreOn 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 moreIf 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 moreEstablishing a baseline on interview subjects is important. This is done by asking a series of questions that are non-threatening. Questions such as, Are you married? How long have you
Learn moreInterviewing goes way beyond just asking questions. The way a question is asked can have a major impact on how it is responded to. For example, asking someone, Did you
Learn moreEvery 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 moreEffectively 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 moreHaving 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 moreIt’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 moreThe 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 moreMany 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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