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What to Do When You’re the Subject of a Police Investigation

“Hi, this is Officer Smith from the Police Department. I’d like to set up a time for you to come to the station to speak with me about your involvement in an incident we recently learned about.” So...

Controlled Calls and Their Use by Police in Investigating Crimes

A man and a woman meet – either in a bar, through a friend, or on a dating app. After a couple of dates, the man and woman engage in sexual intercourse. But afterwards, the woman disappears. She won’t...

New York Has a New Law Requiring Videotaping of Certain Interrogations

As of April 1, 2018, law enforcement in New York must now electronically record custodial interrogations with individuals accused of serious crimes. The law was passed with its purpose being to elimin...

When Your Job Caring for Those With Special Needs Subjects You to Investigation by the Justice Center

The Justice Center for the Protection of People With Special Needs was created pursuant to legislation passed in 2012 known as the “Protection of People with Special Needs Act.” According to this legi...