I’ve written and had published more than 100 articles, including journalism and product reviews, on the topics of:

High-tech crime, including digital forensics and Internet safety

Law enforcement technology, including computing and personal safety devices

Training and education

Management issues, including the balance between budget and well-trained, well-equipped officers

My articles have appeared in national trade magazines Law Enforcement Technology, Police & Security News, and Law Officer, as well as the international Digital Forensics Magazine. A selected list appears below:

A Digital Forensics Lab by Any Other Name with Todd Shipley, Warren Kruse & James Carden
Digital forensics laboratories may once have been specialized, but increasing case complexity demands broader capabilities across disciplines
Digital Forensics Magazine, Issue 3

Investigating the Social Web
New training helps investigators find criminals and evidence on the Internet
Law Enforcement Technology, January 2010

Social Networking Officer Safety with Lauri Stevens, LAwS Communications
Social networking is the new community relations frontier which offers hazards as well as benefits to the law enforcement community
Police & Security News, January/February 2010

The Crime Scene Evidence You’re Ignoring with Det. Kipp Loving, Tracy (CA) Police Dept.
Computers and cell phones aren’t the only digital devices that hold evidence
Law Enforcement Technology, October 2009

Wireless Crime, Wireless Criminals
Investigating 802.11 networks and the people who abuse them
Law Enforcement Technology, July 2009

High-Tech Stalking
GPS devices, IP sniffers and even identity theft are used to harass victims. How do investigators get evidence to build a case?
Law Enforcement Technology, May 2009

The Mobile Device Investigator’s Toolbox
What works best for newbies, what requires more training, and how to tell the difference
Law Enforcement Technology, November 2008

The Other Side of Mobile Forensics
How service provider data fit into the larger mobile-evidence picture
Law Enforcement Technology, July 2008

Small Town, Big Incident
How would your agency look on the 6 o’clock news?
Police & Security News, January/February 2008

Cell Phone Bombs
How law enforcement can (and can’t) prevent them
Law Enforcement Technology, November 2006

You Know It When You See It
Training to recognize terrorism and terrorists
Law Enforcement Technology, September 2006

Cyber Stalking and Bullying
What law enforcement needs to know
Law Enforcement Technology, April 2006

Cyber Harassment
Its forms and perpetrators
Law Enforcement Technology, April 2006

Officer Safety in the Mobile Office
Ergonomic design reduces fatigue and the risk of injury
Law Enforcement Technology, April 2006

Keeping it Real
Preparing Officers for the Street
Law Enforcement Technology, September 2005

Does Your Agency Need an ICAC Unit?
Part I: Blueprinting Success
Law Enforcement Technology, March 2005
Part II: Nuts and Bolts
Law Enforcement Technology, April 2005

Life after Law Enforcement
Coming up with Plan B
Police & Security News, January/February 2005

Vehicle Event Data Recorders
What they can and can’t do, and what to do when you encounter them
Law Enforcement Technology, November 2004

The Value of Police/Fire Cross-Training
Learning how the other works is beneficial to both agencies and the community they serve
Law Enforcement Technology, August 2004

More Than a Cell Phone
Tools you can use in criminal investigations
Law Enforcement Technology, April 2003

PR Management 101
Managing public relations without a public relations officer
Law Enforcement Technology, October 2002

The Art of the Ruse
Does winning a battle mean losing the war?
Law Enforcement Technology, November 2001

The Small-Town School Resource Officer
Prudent investment or prohibitive cost?
Law Enforcement Technology, October 2001