I am seeking professional advice from experienced investigators working on internal investigations in institutional contexts - what can I read, do, practice, etc. to be effective and successful at my new job?
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posted by zdravo
on Jan 15, 2013 -
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I'm trying to find the exact law-enforcement/legal job to give to a fictional character. My ideal description would be "a prosecutor with a badge and a gun," someone who both kicks down doors and prosecutes cases. Does this job exist?
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posted by Bookhouse
on Dec 17, 2012 -
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In Zanzibar in 1870, was there any kind of law enforcement? If so, what kind?
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posted by pgswim
on Dec 14, 2012 -
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For the EMS/medic/police/etc. group, a question - how do you cope with what you see on a daily basis? Does it wear on you, psychologically? Any other tips for someone looking at going into the EMS field? Tips for one looking into the police field, specifically women officers? [Bunch of long-winded questions inside! =P]
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posted by PeppahCat
on Aug 14, 2012 -
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Guy who sexually assaulted me is trying to become a cop. This makes me terrified and enraged. Help?!
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 5, 2012 -
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What rules are there for (American) law enforcement types operating undercover? What sort of things are they barred from doing?
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posted by scaryblackdeath
on May 14, 2012 -
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When a weapons cache is seized by the U.S. military, does the military destroy the weapons or absorb them into its own arsenal? Does the same apply to fissile material? When drug money is seized or found by local law enforcement, does that local jurisdiction get to keep the money if all requisite investigations do not lead to the money being returned to a legitimate owner?
posted by HotPatatta
on Jun 6, 2011 -
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Should I report the apparent recurring theft of my (perfectly legal and medically appropriate) prescriptions for controlled substances (written prescriptions, not actual drugs)?
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posted by Corvid
on May 6, 2011 -
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Can a sheriff determine which of his employees are eligible for certification/to become a certified law enforcement officer?
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posted by ninotchka
on Jul 3, 2010 -
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Hypothetically...on some police shows and movies, there are scenes where the police are questioning some person, usually a "known" crook. The crook is smart enough to not provide any info, but is coerced into being helpful, and instead of telling what he knows, insists that all the info he's providing is "hypothetical." e.g. "hypothetically, if so and so wanted to rob the bank, he would've done A, B, C." Does insisting that what you're saying is "hypothetical" really work in real life to stop law enforcement from using what you say against you?
posted by edjusted
on May 3, 2010 -
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Has the effort to regulate the sale of OTC medications containing pseudoephedrine actually led to a drop in methamphetamine manufacture/sale in the US?
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posted by ganzhimself
on Feb 4, 2010 -
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Shouldn't admitting/publicly announcing that you smoke pot or do other drugs at least be enough for a search warrant in the US?
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posted by theichibun
on Aug 14, 2008 -
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How can I get them to leave me alone? I have the court order. I have moved and rarely leave the house. So how do I get this person to leave me alone?
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posted by uh126
on Dec 16, 2007 -
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I'm applying for jobs that require a local law enforcement background check, and I suspect that it's turning up information that's [really] detrimental to being hired! What kind of information could they be finding? How could I find out what's on my background check? Finally, is there any way to delicately address these issues in job applications/cover letters without digging myself into a hole?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 18, 2007 -
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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?
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posted by univac
on Nov 21, 2006 -
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If you're driving while high (after smoking marijuana) and a cop pulls you over, is there any test they can perform to tell?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 12, 2005 -
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I get a
phishing e-mail on a daily basis. It probably accounts for 10% of my spam. The
FTC and
private industry groups are up in arms, but the problem keeps getting worse. Given the little old ladies who are losing their pensions by clicking on these links, why can't anyone catch these guys? What's the technological barrier?
posted by Saucy Intruder
on Dec 15, 2004 -
15 answers
