Main navigation About Events News Topics IACPnet IACPlearn IACP Store Search User account menu Member Center Log In Join Member Center Participate Resources Make a Payment Languages/Accessibility Breadcrumb Home Investigations Investigations Law enforcement are key in criminal investigations. They are the eyes and ears on the ground and integral in preventing and responding to crimes and maintaining public safety. The IACP offers a library of resources providing guidance to law enforcement in: victim and offender identification; evidence collection; investigative operations and strategies; community policing strategies; coordination; information-sharing; interacting with and responding to victims, witnesses, and suspect; and more. Combating Child Sex Trafficking: A Guide For Law Enforcement Leaders This guide aims to assist law enforcement leaders in adopting effective multidisciplinary approaches to address child sex trafficking in their communities. SEE DETAILS IACP Releases Four-Part Training Video: The Crime Of Domestic Violence The crime of domestic violence is complex and law enforcement officers often feel frustrated and discouraged when responding. Officers provide as much support to victims… violence against women SEE DETAILS Policy Center Resources See All Hate Crimes Any acts or threats of violence, property damage, harassment, intimidation, or other crimes motivated by hate and bias and designed to infringe upon the rights... Policy Center Resource READ MORE ABOUT INVESTIGATION OF HATE CRIMES* Identity Theft Identity theft affects millions of people every year, causing serious and sometimes devastating financial, psychological, and reputational injury. By providing timely and effective assistance, law... Policy Center Resource READ MORE ABOUT IDENTITY THEFT Officer-Involved Shootings and Other Serious Incidents The accuracy and professionalism of officer-involved shooting investigations can have a significant impact on involved officers, their respective agencies, community-law enforcement relations, and public perceptions... Policy Center Resource READ MORE ABOUT INVESTIGATION OF OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTINGS AND OTHER SERIOUS INCIDENTS Sexual Assaults Law enforcement employees should take a professional, victim-centered approach to sexual assaults and to proactively investigate these crimes and prosecute the perpetrator in a manner... Policy Center Resource READ MORE ABOUT INVESTIGATING SEXUAL ASSAULTS Resources Filter By Audio Document Policy Center Resource Resolution Training Key Video Webinar Apply The Sexual Assault Supplemental Report Packet The Sexual Assault Supplemental Report Packet is to be used for the reporting, recording, and investigation of all sexual assault incidents. The packet supports... READ MORE ABOUT THE SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT PACKET Tip Sheets: Enhancing Agency Response to Domestic and Sexual Violence These tip sheets provide strategies for enhancing your agency’s response to domestic and sexual violence by focusing on key areas such as agency mission, the... Document READ MORE ABOUT TIP SHEETS: ENHANCING AGENCY RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE Encouraging All Law Enforcement Professionals to Enforce Statutes Relating to the Fraudulent Purchase, Lease, and Rental of Motor Vehicles Submitted by: Vehicle Crimes Committee VCC.20.20 WHEREAS, today’s manufactured vehicles are more difficult to steal, as vehicle manufacturers continually improve security features; and WHEREAS... Resolution READ MORE ABOUT ENCOURAGING ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT PROFESSIONALS TO ENFORCE STATUTES RELATING TO THE FRAUDULENT PURCHASE, LEASE, AND RENTAL OF MOTOR VEHICLES Support for the Incorporation of Critical Considerations for Patrol Response to Missing Children Incidents Submitted by: Patrol and Tactical Operations Committee PTOC.16.20 WHEREAS, it is the worst nightmare of every parent, guardian, and law enforcement agency to discover... Resolution READ MORE ABOUT SUPPORT FOR THE INCORPORATION OF CRITICAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR PATROL RESPONSE TO MISSING CHILDREN INCIDENTS Load More Resources SEE ALL RESOURCES Learn More Footer menu Privacy Policy Contact Us Website Accessibility Statement 1.800.THE IACP www.iacpshop.com