How do criminals convince other criminals they aren't (undercover) police?
posted by stinkycheese on Nov 4, 2009 - 35 answers

What would happen to a suspect who was seriously injured while being arrested? Would they be treated in a regular hospital while under guard? [more inside]
posted by Bobby Bittman on Feb 24, 2009 - 10 answers

When was police line tape first used at crime scenes in the US? [more inside]
posted by kittens for breakfast on Dec 29, 2007 - 15 answers

A friend was robbed outside her home. The recording at the police department says that they won't come out for offenses involving less than $5000. This can't possibly be right, can it? [more inside]
posted by LittleMissCranky on Dec 11, 2007 - 37 answers

I am looking for sites that publish Canadian police internal investigation and conviction statistics, Toronto in particular. [more inside]
posted by rupeh on Nov 23, 2007 - 1 answer

MorbidFilter: Who cleans up after a violent crime? [more inside]
posted by amanda on Oct 12, 2007 - 23 answers

What can I do to learn more about crime (without becoming a criminal)? [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse on Mar 17, 2007 - 16 answers

A close relative was attacked, beaten and threatened at gunpoint, and the Sheriff and DA are protecting the attacker. How do we use litigation and/or publicity to force accountability? [more inside]
posted by univac on Nov 21, 2006 - 27 answers

Where in the US does walking make the police suspicious? [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 on Aug 10, 2006 - 33 answers

Legal question time! I hosted a party, and I was charged with Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor, section ORS 471.410, Oregon Law. Problem is, I am not 21. More inside. (Note: Any advice will not be referred as legal guidance.) [more inside]
posted by Keyser Soze on May 3, 2004 - 64 answers