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.
A pivotal 2020 case examines how TASER logs and video footage can impact an ongoing debate surrounding police use of force
Science can redefine how we evaluate police actions, and ensure accountability that’s fair and just
From rookie to veteran, maintaining excellence in law enforcement requires commitment, resilience and the unwavering goal to be a great officer
For the second week in a row, a fan at an Eagles playoff game has been arrested for allegedly punching a police horse
Thomas Accomando had just clocked out and was a block from his precinct stationhouse when he spotted a man pummeling a 22-year-old victim
New Police Commissioner Darryl De Sousa said that his stepped-up deployment of officers yielded immediate results
Chief Emil Halfhill warned whoever is doing this mischievous act will be “charged with any damage caused by your mischievous behavior”
A man said his privacy was violated after officers disconnected his surveillance camera outside his front door
Video of an officer forcing an uncooperative teen to the ground has led to some calling for the officer’s removal
The average citizen has no idea how much time cops spend searching buildings for intruders, mediating domestic quarrels, or recovering illegal drugs
The officer, who’s only been working for about a week, was trying to rescue three teens who fell into icy waters
Opioid abuse and drug overdoses have increased substantially in Wisconsin as well as the rest of the country
After LAPD Chief Charlie Beck announced his retirement, Mayor Eric Garcetti’s choice for his replacement will be closely watched
Some deputies are upset about a private company that is taking over the administration of off-duty security details
In a note to the Somerville PD, the young boy promised not to call again except in an “emerginsy”
In the past two years the two departments have clashed, with police and fire helicopters jockeying in the air to be the first to arrive at rescue calls
Justin Matthew Payne’s application in October to become a New Orleans officer prompted his arrest this week
The suit claimed the officer took Chelline Carter’s cellphone without a warrant or her consent and deleted a photo
Deputy Police Commissioner Darryl DeSousa will take the helm in a city struggling with a feverish pace of killings
New York Jets receiver Robby Anderson reportedly told Officer Jonathan B. Henessy that he was going to find his wife and “f--k her and nut in her eye”
Chief Charlie Beck said the LAPD is “ready for fresh eyes to take our organization to even higher levels”
Several U.S. Marshals received tickets while parked outside a hospital where their colleague died
Police said when they tried to test for his blood-alcohol level, Brian Fogg punched himself in the face, causing himself to bleed
Baltimore ended 2017 with 343 killings, bringing the annual homicide rate to its highest ever
Officer John Kuey recovered severed fingers for possible reattachment after a man working as a subcontractor got his hand caught in a shredder
When a Miami police officer encountered stand-up comedian Hannibal Buress, the dialogue sounded straight out of his stage act
Florida Highway Patrol troopers will soon carry Naloxone to help prevent deaths from opioid overdoses
Sean Marcellin was pulled over for failing to use a turn signal before swearing at officers and threatening to harm their children
Police said Taylor Hendricks walked over to a mounted officer and repeatedly punched the horse, striking the animal in the face, neck and shoulder
Southern University Police Chief Joycelyn Johnson has been combating sexual assault since long before it became a hot-button issue
Police said the alleged thief was thoughtful enough to put traffic cones in place of the covers in an attempt to minimize the danger to the motoring public
Officials said the agency has lost more than 300 troopers in the last decade due to retirements, job changes and other reasons
The Joplin PD’s “incident spotlight” posts, which highlight arrests and incident calls, were ended after a city manager asked police to stop posting them
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