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Early stalking behaviors, which are initially dismissed by victims as harmless gestures, are identified as behaviors composing a continuous stalking episode once the victim realizes that he/she is being stalked. The retroactive identification of previous latent stalking behaviors provides an empirically based explanation for delays in reporting stalking episodes to authorities and rationalizes inconsistent research results associated with stalking episode durations. Recognizing both the latent and overt stalking behaviors influences more accurate measures of durations of stalking incidents and understanding of stalking episodes.

Powerful Variables in Getting the Police to Work Your Case

Copyright 2010, Reprinted on LinkedIn, February 6, 2020 and available on Boetig.org

There are several victim-controlled variables that makes a person or business the type of victim that is more likely to get attention drawn to their case. This article explores and explains them.

Preparing for Violence at Reproductive Health Organizations: A Multi-Agency Approach

Crime & Justice International, March 2005

Based on a potential for violence, suggestions for preparing for threats and violence at reproductive health organizations and surrounding, unaffiliated businesses are discussed using a multi-agency emergency planning approach.

Fundamentals of a Successful Neighborhood Canvass

Law & Order Magazine, June 2010

A thoroughly conducted and documented neighborhood canvass can be the most important investigative tool in developing leads and solving cases. This article provides an overview of the critical components necessary for those law enforcement officers participating in and supervising a canvass.

Leadership and Doing More with Less

Law & Order Magazine, February 2010

One item that can neither be bought nor cut from a budget is leadership. Executives must develop creative methods to provide additional services with decreasing capital while continuing to motivate employees to fulfill the agency’s core mission.

Using Seniority as a Factor in Decision Making

Law & Order Magazine, November 2007

Seniority can be a fair tool in making some decisions, but the true essence of seniority captures much more than simply the number of years an employee has served at an agency.

Media Training for Patrol Officers

Law & Order Magazine, August 2006

Law enforcement officers on the front line of responding to emergencies and major crime scenes, where unscheduled encounters with the media are most likely to occur, are perhaps the least likely to receive training on how to appropriately interact with the media.

The Structured Investigative Interview

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, June 2007 *

This article provides the gold standard process for conducting logical, organized interviews that elicit correct and accurate information from witnesses and victims.

Selecting Personnel for Multi-Agency Task Forces

Law & Order Magazine, December 2007 *

Task forces are critical when addressing multi-jurisdictional needs, investigating major cases impacting several agencies or when combating regional crime problems and the success or failure of a task force depends largely on the personnel assign to it. This article explores several variables that should be considered when selecting participants.

Reducing a Guilty Suspect's Resistance to Confessing: Applying Criminological Theory to Interrogation Theme Development

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, August 2005

An evidence-based system for developing empirically grounded interrogation themes is presented in this article. It provides a practical application of social sciences in the criminal justice setting.

Understanding Interrogation

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, October 2008 *

This article dispels myths and nefarious connotations associated with the word "interrogation," which may be prejudicial to juries, members of the media and the general public.

Revealing Incommunicado: Electronic Recording of Custodial Interrogations

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, December 2006 *

This article set the stage for the development of state and federal policies related to the practice of recording custodial interrogations.

Above Reproach

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, April 2007

Law enforcement officers must not only obey the law but also hold themselves to a higher standard.

Let Actions, Not Words, Be Your Legacy

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, February 2007

Leaders must establish their legacies through more than mere words for they will ultimately be judged only on their accomplishments.

The Routine Activity Theory: A Model for Addressing Specific Crime Issues

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, June 2006

This crime control model/theory is versatile in its application and can be used to develop policy or procedures to reduce or eliminate certain crimes or threats.

Officers Must Strive to Improve Law Enforcement Culture

The Buffalo News, July 13, 2014, Reprinted on LinkedIn and available on Boetig.org

This opinion piece appeared amid a series of police abuse and corruption cases occurring in the United States.

Patrolling Cyberspace: The Evolving Role for Law Enforcement

Law Enforcement Foundation of Western New York, November 2014

Local law enforcement agencies have a need to address cyber crime in their respective jurisdictions. This article introduces the concept and how to begin.

Proactive Media Relations: The Visual Library Initiative

FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin, November 2008 *

Agencies can capitalize on the media’s need for photographs and videos by hosting a visual library initiative, a creative way to develop a stronger relationship with these outlets.

Applying the routine activity theory to develop strategies for preventing Internet crimes against children

American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference, San Francisco, October 27, 2008

This research paper was presented to demonstrate how to apply traditional crime reduction theories in cyberspace to protect against the online victimization of children.

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Anticipated Changes to Canadian Privacy and Cybersecurity Laws Raise the Bar for Data Protection Compliance

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Law Officer Magazine, October 31, 2007 [Reprinted online at Law Officer.com]

Crime & Justice International, December 2004 *