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2 days ago · In Part I of a series of posts on confidential informants, I revisited the landmark case of U.S. v. Roviaro, which began when a Chicago police officer hid in the trunk of an informant’s car to listen in on a heroin deal. The U.S. Supreme Court held that the officer in the trunk was no substitute for the confidential informant (“CI”) in ...
1 day ago · In this article, I discuss three emerging ways in which digital technologies are being used to monitor and analyze human rights violations and bring perpetrators to justice. These include the increasing deployment of (1) digital open-source information (public-facing social media content as well as other information found online); (2) digital ...
1 day ago · The criminal justice system is a complex and multifaceted field encompassing law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. It plays a crucial role in maintaining social order, protecting citizens, and ensuring justice. Working within this system requires a diverse set of skills to effectively navigate the challenges and responsibilities that come with the territory. Whether […]
2 days ago · Criminal intelligence (CRIMINT) is a vital tool in the arsenal of law enforcement agencies worldwide, playing a crucial role in monitoring, investigating, prosecuting and preventing criminal activities. It helps law enforcement understand crime patterns, trends, and the modus operandi of criminal organizations.
1 day ago · Amanda Graham is an associate professor in the School of Criminal Justice and Criminology at Texas State University. Her research interests focus on policing, fear of police brutality, the impact of race in police–community relationships, police legitimacy, and measurement.
2 days ago · A career in Criminal Justice is gratifying because it offers the opportunity to positively impact people’s lives and the community in a very tangible way. Criminal justice professionals are crucial in ensuring public safety, reducing crime rates, and improving citizens’ quality of life. Whether you are a police officer on the streets, a ...
16 hours ago · A man will spend a little more than 4 years in prison for selling two ounces of meth to a confidential informant in 2021. On Thursday in the District Court of Guam, Jeffrey Abisia Alimurong ...
