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.
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A police officer’s night took a surprising turn after he stopped to ask a driver about a series of break-ins
A man pulled over for a minor traffic violation faces serious jail time after sending vulgar and insulting messages to the cop who stopped him
Deputies say the suspect decided to stand up, unzip his pants and urinate on the floor before going back to sleep in a booth
The man flashed a fake badge and gun at a Starbucks and claimed he was a detective
A bill would prevent landlords, mobile-home parks, condo associations and the like from restricting the display of the flags
The city reached its goal to provide the cameras to more than 7,000 officers one year earlier than originally planned
Recent shootings in Las Vegas and Texas have prompted this initiative, Col. Chris Williamson said
Officials said the suspect was inspired by the Islamic State group but did not have any direct contact with the group
The light was causing enough of a hazard that pilot Stephen Bowman pulled away from his assignment and started tracking the person behind the laser
The teen stole a rifle, a police vest, a stun gun and ammunition from a police car parked outside the officer’s home
Police said the suspect approached Carlos Molina, 32, who was at a table with his wife and two children, and demanded money
Because crime is politicized and reported in its extremes, it is hard to convince the general public that Americans are in one of the safest eras in human history
Animal control worked with firefighters to free the three bull mastiffs after they escaped from their backyard
Various packages, which contain GPS transmitters, are being left in different areas with the goal to tip deputies when thefts occur
The initiative continues three months after Hawaii’s first medical marijuana dispensary opened for business
Steven Spolidoro fled from a bank with about $1,000 in cash before being arrested
Experts say it’s hard to determine if the number of ambushes are going up or down because no one tracks shootings aimed at cops resulting in no injuries
A yearlong study of police body-worn cameras shows Metro Police officers were less likely to use force while wearing the recording devices
Dash cam footage captured a patrolman’s “ninja-like reflexes” in dodging a speeding car
Police said Wayne Lozier Jr. wore a gun belt and a bullet-proof vest emblazoned with the words “State Agent” when he chased and TASERed a man
The chief noted that officers are “readily identifiable” by their uniforms, badges, name tags, hats, and police patches
Jamie Foxx started the opening ceremony by standing onstage amongst first responders and leading the crowd in an emotional show of gratitude
Sgt. David Whatley said he is just one of many troopers who are unhappy with the state agency’s handling of internal matters and its leadership
Scott Calhoun, president of the Fraternal Order of Police union, said the policy is a mistake and the officers left because of the restrictions
The vice unit’s specialized officers will be reassigned to five other “critical enforcement” areas, such as domestic violence and robberies
Police said the child yelled the phrase after her father bought her a hat she didn’t like
Four Miami officers attempted to remove Bridget Freitas, 30, from the game when she swung twice at police detective Douglas Ross
The Orlando PD’s policy requires its officers to stand for the anthem while they’re on duty
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