Patrol Issues
The Patrol Issues topic page offers news, commentary, analysis, and tactical tips that will help prepare police officers for life on the thin blue line.
When good people get involved in high-risk, low-frequency events, you are much more likely to make a mistake; listen to learn why ongoing training is key for responders
Risk management expert Gordon Graham details how to combat the five reasons mistakes are made in public safety
Departments and officers should factor in citizen concerns, the U.S. Flag Code and the First Amendment in their decision
Get your cops to talk about tactics to keep names off the Memorial wall
Exploring the innovative training methods designed to equip middle managers with effective leadership strategies
Lt. Dan Marcou highlights how leadership is demonstrated through both actions and words
How an officer responds should be based on both individual rights and officer safety
What should you do, and not do, when you arrive at a fire before the fire department.
We cannot effectively de-escalate a situation if we cannot de-escalate ourselves
Exposing the startling lack of consistency in police policies and standards across different states, from training requirements to pay scales
Most agencies conduct exit interviews when employees leave, but why wait until someone quits?
Feedback from officers in Police1’s State of the Industry survey reveals widespread dissatisfaction, with many planning to leave their positions and hesitating to recommend law enforcement as a career choice
By incorporating neck training into your daily fitness routine, you can prevent injury, reduce pain and even improve physical performance
It may be the right thing to do in some circumstances, but there’s a lot to think about and the time to start thinking about it is now
Dr. Patricia Kay Reyna shares her family’s ordeal following a devastating on-duty accident that left her husband, a North Carolina State Highway Patrol Master Trooper, with a traumatic brain injury
Firing your weapon to stop an imminent deadly threat may be the most difficult decision you ever have to make
If Police1 had existed in 1994, I would have used Nicole Brown Simpson’s tragic life and death to give context to the complexities of domestic violence calls
A SWAT team executed a no-knock warrant on the wrong house, resulting in the injury of an occupant and a lawsuit
Each stop brings inherent risks and practicing and mentally rehearsing strategies to enhance safety is one of an officer’s most essential responsibilities
The sovereign citizen movement has become the bane of many police officers in the U.S.
Researchers shed light on the intricacies of law enforcement behavior and morale in the wake of significant societal and legal shifts
As a first responder, it’s easy to get disconnected from home and family; make your home a sanctuary and be present for your loved ones
Think you have what it takes? Even seasoned shooters will find this drill tests their limits
Mike Lawson leads the charge in bolstering officer support, outlining initiatives for peer support, resilience groups, wellness hours and mental health check-ins
Retired police lieutenant and dog training innovator Garret Wing sheds light on the dark world of illegal dog fighting and its ties to other criminal enterprises
Could intermittent fasting be the wellness key you’ve been searching for?
A top-tier athlete breathwork coach shares exercises to reset your mindset on and off shift
Mayor Eric Adams announced the beginning of a 90-day period in which the city will seek comments and put together a plan to bring gun detection technology to the transit system
Body armor can mean the difference between life and death for officers, but the process to purchase it has some major challenges
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