Since being approached by an officer can inspire feelings ranging from confusion to panic, we asked Live PD analyst Tom Morris Jr. for some tips on how best to behave—and communicate—during a brush with police.

Michael J. Tillman says 20 years in the crime-scene cleanup field have taught him how to walk the line between sensitive, personal care for a victim's family and maintaining a sense of remove so he can still come to work the next day.

Why is it yellow? Can you really get two years behind bars for crossing it? What's Locard's Theory of Transfer? Learn more about the origins of crime scene tape.

Live PD's Sgt. 'Sticks' reveals his favorite police movies.

Travis Yates, editor in chief of LawOfficer.com, and a police officer in Tulsa, OK, talks about the toll an officer's death takes on the community, the families and fellow officers.

Some of the dog breeds that serve and protect in law enforcement agencies around the world.

A timeline of dedicated (and sometimes deputized) dogs.

An interview with the Live PD trooper and guest commentator.

Sgt. Sean "Sticks" Larkin of Live talks about why he's resonated with the show's fans, coping with the public's perception of law enforcement, and advice for rookie cops.

Learn about cities that offer a police ride-along program and proper civilian ride-along etiquette.