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.
Consider the following quotes and how they may help guide you in your police career and in life
Policies help foster accountability in public safety and in our personal lives; effective policies foster success in all areas of life
I preferred the night shift because there was great camaraderie among the ranks – but I paid the price for being a night owl
The crash also prompted a bomb scare after a safe was found inside the vehicle
Backers of a proposal to give an elected board power to investigate and fire Chicago cops threatened to force a vote
San Angelo officers will have the protection of rifle-resistant body armor thanks to a $98,938 grant from the Criminal Justice Division of the Governor’s Office
FirstNet Association was created to “bridge the gap” between responders and network engineers who are working to increase efficiency
Take a walk in the shoes of a Georgia sheriff’s deputy and dispatcher as she describes what it means to “wear the badge”
Trooper Roy Sanchez created a makeshift tourniquet to help save the life of a man who accidentally shot himself
Daniel Antonio Nolasco Cardona is accused of committing four burglaries, including taking the urn with the ashes of Officer Curtis “Buddy” Newsome
The union also said a council member referred to the memorial as a “doormat”
The private core is the centerpiece of expanded products and services that are designed to enhance the company’s 4G LTE network for public safety
Sheriff Van Duncan said the proposals for more police training are “a slap in the face”
Study concludes a reduction in proactive stops by Chicago police officers was responsible for the spike in homicides and shootings
Minneapolis officers must activate their body cameras before they arrive at their destination when they are dispatched to an incident
Two NYPD officers made a couple’s Easter unforgettable
The bar said the flag has since been removed
The ruling upheld a provision that said any adult arrested or charged with a felony must consent to have his or her cheek swabbed for DNA
Authorities also played dash cam footage of the incident at a news conference
The new unit will provide residents with a safe and environmentally responsible way to dispose of unwanted, unused or expired medication
About 1 in 68 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) so the likelihood you will encounter someone with autism is high
Arizona DPS Trooper Mark Gilberg gave his final call after completing 37 years of service
Three years after Harley was stolen, Officer Sarah Miller reunited him with the woman whom he hadn’t seen since he was taken from her backyard
The attack forced Atlanta police to performs some tasks “manually,” including writing reports by hand
Investing a few minutes each day to meditate will result in reduced stress, increased happiness and improved brain power
The most dangerous weapon so far in terms of Westerner recruitment has been the Islamic State’s ability to characterize smaller acts of terrorism as being valuable and important
The officer was able to get everyone out before anyone got hurt
Officer Erica Trevino became the first female deaf commissioned officer in the department’s history and is believed to be the first in Texas
Cardale Jones might be a few weeks away from reporting to NFL mini-camp with the L.A. Chargers, but the quarterback has already started a new job in Ohio
A boy, who was at the center of a viral photo showing his embrace with an LEO, is missing and at least five family members are dead after their SUV plunged off a cliff
Turkey Creek Chief Robert Glen Leggett was attempting to arrest a man for trespassing when the attack occurred
