Multimedia Resources
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Video Clips
- Probable Cause in Police Reports
This brief video by Jean Reynolds, Ph.D. discusses how police officers should document probable cause in their reports.
- Working the “Grid” | Interviewing and Interrogation | Tip #87 of 101 Tips
Stan Walters discusses how “working the grid" applies to a search of the crime scene area for any form of evidence related to a crime and how that applies to interrogations.
Audio Clips
- It Ain’t Me, Babe: Researchers Find Flaws in Police Facial Recognition Technology
This audio clip discusses flaws found in facial recognition technology and includes some suggestions for law enforcement.
- After SCOTUS DNA Ruling, What Changes for Police?
This audio clip discusses the 2013 U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding the collection of DNA samples.
Websites
- Should Law Enforcement Have a Warrant to Know Where You’ve Been?
This NPR report by Alina Selyukh discusses the controversy surrounding the requirements for law enforcement with regards to GPS and similar technology both real-time and historic data.
- The Plain View Doctrine (in plain English)
This Internet article explains the concept of the plain view doctrine.