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 good cleaning and shine will minimize wear and tear on your patrol boots and keep your feet comfortable
Jared Reston’s (a cop who’s ‘been there’ repeatedly) 10 fundamentals to help any cop win a gunfight
Knowing your role as a cover officer will help you stay in your lane, and make my contact safer
The activists said they were protesting against police brutality and privileges enjoyed by wealthy visitors
Police say the man walked into the Dallas Central Patrol parking lot at the city’s marshal’s office detention center and started hitting the cars
A third of Baltimore Police recruits set to hit the streets lacking a basic understanding of the laws, the academy’s legal instructor said
Video of an Idaho officer becoming emotional as he signs off his final shift has gone viral
A New Jersey mayor faces criticism from police after he pledged to end a program that allows officers to make extra money working off-duty jobs
The officer responded after calls were placed about a woman smashing windows and threatening employees
Assistant Chief David Nisleit said he will focus on solving the PD’s chronic shortage of officers and boosting community policing to soften racial tensions
Merrionette Park police Sgt. Jon Bruce said the device was not an explosive but was made to look like one
Six law enforcement agencies across north Alabama are set to receive upgraded equipment thanks to $144,000 in grants awarded by Gov. Kay Ivey
From 2008 to 2016, the Columbus Police Department had an average of 37 resignations a year
The PD plans to require officers to scan their fingerprints at the start and end of shifts to prove they’ve worked the hours claimed on their payslips
A change to the social media platform’s algorithm may lead to residents not seeing posts from local PDs
Videos of a Louisiana deputy showing off his dance moves during a parade have gone viral
Last week, Philly police used Crisco to grease light poles in an effort to thwart people from climbing them during the NFC Championship game
The governor wants lawmakers to grant the head of the state police the power to issue subpoenas during investigations into sexual offenses targeting kids online
The officer was brought to a hospital in critical condition but was later said to be in stable condition
City officials said more than 20,000 cameras will be in use in the 34,000-member NYPD by year’s end, a year earlier than anticipated
The president of a Detroit police union spoke out against the city
Atlanta Public Schools was awarded a $249,608 federal grant to equip its officers with body-worn cameras
The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office, Kansas Highway Patrol and the City of Richmond, Virginia are the first departments in their state to join the network
The shooting of 16-year-old Joseph Haynes prompted an online petition demanding that deputies no longer carry guns in Juvenile Court
The Nassau County PD plans to roll out a new computerized mapping system that tracks opioid overdoses in real time
Rolling down his vehicle’s window, Sheriff’s Cpl. Art Madden asked the animal to “please stop” and also made kissy noises, to no avail
A proposed bill would regulate the location and type of tattoos New Hampshire state troopers are allowed to display
The incident occurred after the Chicago PD tightened its guidelines on TASER use, discouraging officers from using it on fleeing suspects
After Police Chief Harry Brignac’s wife was seen driving his patrol car, it raised eyebrows in some quarters
A terminally ill K-9 received a hero’s salute when law enforcement officers gathered in central Arkansas to say their final farewells
Philadelphia is exploring turning to civilian traffic enforcement to ease gridlock on the streets, but the local police union could be a roadblock
The system may one day be used to strengthen the ability to locate building occupants and first responders during fires and other emergencies
Video footage of Kentucky police leaving a rifle unattended for several minutes has caused a stir on social media