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.
With the rise in both internal and external threats, the traditional methods of weapon storage and management are becoming obsolete
Inconsistent schedules, long shifts and lack of personal time are pushing officers to the limit, impacting wellness and performance
Whether it’s fitness, hobbies or spending time with non-LE friends, finding balance is key to staying sharp both on and off duty
Proactive police officers can prevent burglars from wreaking havoc in a community
All nine officers were treated and released from the hospital
A suspected drunk driver struck Officer Nestor Garcia and dragged him a couple of feet
With the drop in relatively low-level police activity, scientists found that civilian complaints of major crimes dropped by about 3 percent to 6 percent
Officer David McKinnon came across a skunk whose head and snout were trapped inside a paper cup someone had discarded
Shortly after the search began, Dino collapsed in the hot and humid conditions and stopped breathing
The deputy attempted to pass a vehicle to the left, but the driver tried to make a left turn in front of the deputy
The police department’s rules of conduct prohibit political activity on duty
State police began using drones last year
Anthony Martell ultimately shot himself in the head as officers were approaching him
The 26-year-old had been shot in the jaw on Monday night
Officials are investigating the incident
Quamae Otrae Bellamy attacked three cops during the pursuit, biting one of them
The officers were attempting to return to the police station when their vehicles became trapped
Here are two opposing views that are meant to inform and educate all parties about conflict during traffic stops
London will not renew Uber’s license to operate in part because of software that uses a ‘greyballing’ tool to evade law enforcement
Society cannot expect police officers to handle mental health calls with the same expertise as mental health care professionals
A group of nearly 125 officers filed the suit, claiming the policy violated their Second Amendment rights to use their service weapons for self-defense
Officer Freddy Jimenez said when he told the distraught man that he wanted to help him, the man started saying he didn’t want to die
No one was injured
When police found the truck involved in the crash parked at a home, Magdiel Sanchez, who was deaf and nonverbal, came out with a metal pipe
The FBI has seen an increase in online threats across the country
The plan calls for the training to expand to 40 hours a year for every officer beginning in 2021, up from 16 hours next year
Judge Orlando Garcia blocked much of the law Aug. 31 — the day before it was to take effect
To use the restraint, an officer must be able to demonstrate that the subject had the intent to harm officers or others
When deputies approached the robbery suspects, the driver aimed the car toward them and started driving
One of the most critical components of any policy is determining when an officer should activate the camera and audio
Carrie Lynn Kooi offered a trooper money to let her go after she was pulled over for erratic driving
Troopers attempted to box the vehicle in during the pursuit but Ian James began ramming the cruisers
The board voted unanimously to immediately implement a one-year trial while a longer-term contract is sought
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