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.
Functional fitness is essential for police officers, enabling them to build the strength and agility required for real-world rescues and other high-stress situations
Key leadership strategies for developing future tactical leaders and achieving SWAT team success
We must energize and educate the public on how they can prevent these shootings by watching for certain common behaviors these killers exhibit
The federal money is set aside for law enforcement and allows departments to buy things like vehicles, training, equipment and computers for patrol cars
Police Commissioner James O’Neill decided in July to overturn the guilty ruling in the case
The Department of Homeland Security issued a confidential warning to law enforcement three days before the deadly Charlottesville rally
Jacobe Powell, a lightweight MMA fighter, said that he thought the man was reaching for a weapon, so his instincts kicked in to defend himself
A 2016 dash cam video shows the officer making what is believed to be a sarcastic comment to an uncooperative driver
Police spokesman Ernesto Rodriguez says the snake will be turned over to a wildlife refuge
The men allegedly demanded cash from the register while a group of officers gathered for a longtime sergeant’s retirement
A top FEMA official warned that the plume of smoke was “incredibly dangerous.” But local officials disputed that
We asked our audience to weigh in on topics like body-worn camera training and policy for the release of video to the public
Lawmakers said the additional training would prepare licensees for active shooter situations at places like colleges and universities
At its worst, some 75,000 calls poured in, more than eight times the normal 24-hour load, and those dialing sometimes endured long waits to reach an operator
Const. Renata Cattoni’s best memory from her LE career was presenting her daughter with her badge during graduation
Officials said fake ICE agents are knocking on doors and telling people to evacuate so they can steal from their homes
Deputies had been searching for Christopher Cravets since Aug. 18
The ruling comes after protesters gathered outside the home of Officer Ryan Pownall, who fatally shot David Jones after a fight over Jones’ gun
Police said the car reached speeds up to 115 mph during the pursuit
Police said Edward J. Holmes III slashed 52 tires on multiple police and fire vehicles
Art Acevedo’s empathetic side mixed with a heavy dose of no-nonsense law-and-order makes him endearing to communities he’s policed over his 30-year LE career
The program turned police and fire departments into safe havens for those addicted to drugs and has helped 45 people in the last three weeks
Officials have said ICE and CBP won’t conduct immigration enforcement at relief sites like food banks and shelters
Bayou animals such as alligators, snakes and fire ants are all looking for higher ground
Carolyn Demore was wearing a shirt honoring Officer Andrew Dunn, who was killed in the line of duty in 2011
Sadia Baxter, widow of Officer Matthew Baxter, will be working in the organized crime unit
“I hope you don’t get hurt, but I hope you help other people that need it”
The deputy was treated for non-life-threatening injuries
Sgt. Steve Perez became trapped in high water and was unable to escape his patrol car
Someday, Aiden’s mother will tell him about the day Houston police rescued them from their flooded home by boat, and about how one officer lifted them to safety
More than three days after the storm ravaged the Texas coastline as a Category 4 hurricane, authorities had confirmed only three deaths
Law enforcement agents said the plan would allow them to focus energy on safety, encourage immigrant victims of crime to come forward and build trust
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