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.
Policing looks different when the guy you arrested at the bar fight last Friday asks if you need help today
Maintaining your situational awareness will provide good judgment, clear analysis, and proper decisions as you face the tactical challenges of a barricaded gunmen
The “3 Cs” can increase the chances of successful decision-making and scene management during these complex incidents
The new system and partnership with the University of Nebraska Medical Center will allow for faster crime test results
Police Chief Medaria Arradondo announced that the department may soon start supplying naloxone to some of its officers
“For them it’s just day-to-day. They just do their job the best they can. It’s not about the recognition”
Officials say whoever broke into an exhibit at the Geauga County Fair has a masked face, soft fur and walks on four legs
After Chy-Niece Thacker told Officer Jenkins that she just replaced the brakes, Jenkins spent 30 minutes attempting to fix the problem
Robert French’s three children remembered their father as a devoted street cop, with an affinity for country music and the Dallas Cowboys
Michael Bennett was detained for 10 minutes and released
Police say three other employees pulled out handguns and opened fire when two masked robbers entered the restaurant and ordered employees to lie on the floor
Deputy Jake Shaw shot Andy Grimm after mistaking the photographer’s camera and tripod for a gun
The man began yelling at the employees, stood in an aggressive shooting form, and demanded people get down
Congresswoman Nita Lowey said the money covers costs incurred during the 2 1/2 months between Election Day and the president’s Inauguration Day
“Can you make sure the emergency room is ready because this baby is coming in hot,” James Nachampassack said to the emergency room
Sources said police ordered everyone to get down when they responded to a possible shooting, but Michael Bennett ran
Mentors use one-on-one cognitive behavioral therapy, life coaching and a stipend of up to $1000 a month for nine months to help move “fellows” away from violence
Sheriff’s office spokeswoman Carrie Horstman said the effort will allow residents to feel safe in the shelters and will encourage more turnout
Police are looking into the issue, but have no suspects at this time
Police are working with animal control to determine where the tiger came from
The union said over 500 Houston officers have been affected by flooding
Officer Davis ordered the suspect to the ground, but the man charged at Davis, knocking his firearm to the ground and tackling him
Scott Lauderbaugh provided troopers with a fake name and date of birth during a traffic stop
Deputy Robert French rushed to the hotel parking lot after hearing reports of shots fired at the Ramada Inn
Protesters who cooperated with officers were ticketed and released without fingerprinting, the mayor’s spokesman said
Police said they were “terrified” as they removed the balloons
A federal judge last week temporarily suspended Texas’ new law amid a lawsuit questioning its constitutionality
Senior Cpl. Damon Cole took some time to meet families at the local shelter after assisting Houston first responders with Harvey relief efforts
Undersheriff Paul Matyas said there were rumors an officer was pursuing the vehicle at the time of the crash
Research has found that nearly half of law enforcement officers encounter animal cruelty at least several times a year, nearly a quarter of them on a monthly basis
Police Chief Calvin Williams said “the Cleveland Division of Police are in communication with the Cleveland Browns Organization” and they “want to bridge the gap”
