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.
As discussions about ghost guns, their regulation and concerns for public safety migrate to the public sphere, here are five facts to help navigate the conversation
A three-minute police response was fast, but the officer’s quick thinking bridged the critical gap
Lt. Marcou’s novel gives reader a look inside the world of SWAT
Power Flex from Flying Cross sets a new standard for comfort with its innovative all-way stretch knit weave
Key insights on performance excellence in law enforcement from experts Gordon Graham and Bryan Selzer and how data, training and positive reinforcement elevate your agency
Inaccurate police performance data can lead to missteps in law enforcement; here’s how well-tuned performance reporting can help
Learn how social media fitness apps like Strava can expose law enforcement officers’ locations, compromising their safety and privacy
Five life lessons from Viktor Frankl remind police officers that they have an immeasurable impact through their choices to serve others and preserve life
The show will air live with 3-hour episodes every Friday and Saturday on Reelz this season, providing more high-stakes drama and heart-racing situations than ever before
“I dream every single night, wake up and feel like I worked all night in my sleep,” one officer said, highlighting the growing toll of fatigue
Recruiting has its ups and downs; sometimes we’ve got an applicant pool and sometimes we have an applicant puddle
This gripping account chronicles a beat cop’s relentless battle to protect his community as crack cocaine devastated Atlanta’s neighborhoods in the late 1980s
International speaker Dwayne Bryant highlights how education, respect and communication can transform traffic stops and rebuild trust between law enforcement and the community
The Supreme Court recently agreed to hear Barnes v. Felix, a case that could redefine how officers’ split-second decisions are judged
Prioritizing patients by injury severity ensures officers can maximize survival rates
The Barnes v. Felix case brings a federal circuit split to the Supreme Court, challenging whether deadly force should be judged at the “moment of threat” or under a broader “totality of circumstances” approach
APB is transforming academic research into practical, jargon-free summaries, giving police officers access to cutting-edge strategies in just two pages
While these police hacks may not have been addressed in the police academy, they are useful in everyday patrol life
While body-worn cameras reshape daily interactions, officers are finding new ways to preserve humor on the job, keeping morale high and stress in check
At high-risk roadway incidents, reduce your risk by maximizing time, distance and shielding
With a comprehensive plan in place, your agency can face civil unrest with confidence, knowing the mental and emotional wellbeing of your team is a top priority
Leadership plays a critical role at every stage of civil unrest preparedness — from planning to execution and recovery
Discover the best police tactical boots for you — backed by our hands-on testing for top performance
NYPD bodycam footage from the Jordan Neely trial underscores the importance of hands-only CPR and AED use when faced with an unresponsive subject
Despite being positioned to make an impact on emergency cardiac survival rates, LE remains an under-utilized component of the chain of survival
How law enforcement officers can navigate the challenges of responding to residents armed with weapons — and avoid escalating tense situations
Officers must shift from focusing solely on convictions to understanding the “win” as earning belief
The outcome of the 2024 election could significantly affect crime laws, immigration policies and public safety reforms, all of which have direct implications for law enforcement
