Introduction Today, we discuss the differences between bribery, blackmail, and extortion. After you pass the police officer exam, it’s incumbent upon you to understand and identify the fundamental d

What is “Cui Bono”? Cui bono is a Latin phrase that means, “who benefits?”. Cui bono is often used as a mechanism to work out who committed a crime or to establish who is likely to be involved

Introduction Though criminology is not a formal part of the police officer exam, it nonetheless is a subject that every aspiring officer should study. It is, after all, the study of the nature, contro

What are the differences? After you pass the police test and become a police officer, you are expected to have a thorough knowledge of the law and definition of crimes. After all, you are expected to

Terms and Definitions for the Police Exam During the police written exam, you will encounter terms and definitions as they relate to crime and punishment. Here, we review many of the terms that you ar

Introduction Libel, slander, and defamation are often misused words. Often, you hear these words used interchangeably, as if they mean the same thing. But they don’t. Here, we review the key differe

How to Conduct a Police Interview Police investigative interview techniques are often portrayed in a misleading light. The reality is often very different. Here, we review some of the best investigati