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.
Policing podcast profiles: ‘On Being a Police Officer’ podcast shares the raw truth behind the badge
What began as a civilian’s effort to support police during 2020’s civil unrest has grown into a powerful platform for officer storytelling
In U.S. v. Aquino Urraca, the 6th Circuit ruled a truck search was justified based on reasonable suspicion, overturning evidence suppression
Court upholds officers’ entry under exigent circumstances and the Fourth Amendment, finding observations justified further action
Scottsdale Police didn’t follow a template; it built a Drone as First Responder program designed around its terrain, staffing and commitment to transparency
Jason High, former UFC fighter and current MMA coach, breaks down wall-control fundamentals, with considerations for weapon retention and an optional ground transition
Meet Officer Emily Herbst and Maximus, her police horse partner in Denver’s Mounted Patrol Unit, bridging the gap between law enforcement and community — one stride at a time
Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly explains how A&E’s “Booked: First Day In” is helping bust myths, boost morale and bring new recruits through the jailhouse doors
From managing parking and monitoring street flooding to responding to wildfires and terrorist attacks, RTCCs are helping agencies tackle a wide range of public safety challenges
Solo patrols, delayed backup and underfunding top the list of officer safety concerns in Police1’s latest ‘What Cops Want’ survey
National campaign asks law enforcement agencies to register marine and patrol units for July 4 – 6 enforcement effort
Quick action by Paramedic Gabrielle Pride and Officer Taylor Gibbons cleans, saves and re-homes the animal
Court reaffirms Graham totality standard giving officers legal clarity
The 11th Circuit affirms an officer’s shooting of an armed bystander during an active shooter incident at an Alabama mall
The 10th Circuit denied qualified immunity to deputies who made a warrantless entry and allowed a K-9 to bite the resident
Researchers say untreated addiction in the home heightens risks for kids and calls for earlier intervention
Wellness isn’t a checkbox — it’s a culture — and it’s one we build together
The 10th Circuit ruled the bullet seizure during surgery was lawful, justified by medical consent under the Fourth Amendment
Dr. Cynthia Lum shares how officers can use research, tools and teamwork to build sustainable, proactive strategies that deter crime and improve job satisfaction
Using first person makes your reports more clear and easy to read
There are some simple ways you can improve your police reports without having to go back to school
Discover how DFR programs improve response times, enhance officer safety and provide critical real-time intelligence — making drone deployment a smart move for modern policing
One suspect struck a Washington State Patrol cruiser and crashed into a ditch, while the other was tracked into Seattle and arrested with helicopter support
The suspect, a 10-time convicted felon, opened fire during a pursuit before fleeing on foot, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders said
Nearly half of officers say their safety is frequently or always compromised due to understaffing — and they’re feeling the strain
Download this in-depth analysis of Police1’s State of the Industry survey on the rise in assaults on officers and the operational gaps leaving them exposed
Training in the top mount position gives officers the skills to stay in control, limit a subject’s access to weapons and respond effectively if a struggle escalates
Crime analyst and former CIA officer Jeff Asher breaks down why FBI crime data falls short, what the Realtime Crime Index can offer and how agencies can improve intelligence with better systems
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