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.
Remember to prepare for the conditions you might find yourself outside in for several hours
Exposure to the cold can kill us as fast as any bad guy
When officers had no designated impact tool, necessity inspired officers to use firearms, radios, or flashlights to avoid the use of deadly force
Police are investigating the incident
Police were responding to a call of children smoking marijuana in a car when neighbors interfered
The suspect had a history of confrontations with police
Trooper Joel Davis was approaching the couple’s home when Staff Sgt. Justin Walters shot him in the torso with a rifle, leaving him in a roadside ditch
Bryan Allan Martin crawled out of his overturned car with the toddler in his arms
A Honolulu official is proposing stationing armed park rangers at city parks, where homeless encampments are common, because of a growing amount of trash and safety concerns
When the dog began to fight to stay above the surface amid the muck, Officer Joe Spignola waded into the water
The historic legislation could pave the way for responders all over the country
Under the bill, PDs could still hold videos back permanently by arguing that privacy concerns outweigh the public interest
The measure also enhances penalties for assaults on law enforcement officers
Zack Randolph said the gesture angered other customers and they threatened to beat him up or get him fired
In 2016, 21 out of 145 officers killed in the line of duty were killed in ambush-style attacks
Paul Meyer was doing ATV training drills on Nov. 19, 2012, when a 110-foot tree snapped and fell on his head and upper back
Officer Stuart Robinson suffered a head injury and was airlifted to a hospital, where he is in stable condition
Dillon Reagan was told he broke a safety violation of leaving the store premises while on duty
The guard suffered cuts and bruises on his face, but refused medical attention
Police work is obviously very dependent on being present out in the public, but cops can do a number of tasks remotely
Police say Torey Chase Massey fired several shots at the dog, leaving K-9 Dingo with critical wounds
William Morva was executed after an unsuccessful campaign to spare his life over concerns about his mental health
“One of the most powerful things you can do is teach people that it’s OK to be human. It’s not possible to walk through this profession and come out unscarred”
The now-mandatory course will be part of the additional training officers need every three years to be recertified
“If you baby them in the academy like this, I am very interested to see what’s going to happen when they actually hit the streets”
Black-hooded protesters attacked a police vehicle with bottles and bricks, breaking its window
The reporter claimed he was “lucky he didn’t get shot”
Miosotis Familia had resisted suggestions from family to retire, partly due out of a dedication to police work, but also because she had three children to support
The shootings came as the department put more than 1,300 extra officers on the streets, which has become standard during long, warm-weather holiday weekends
The pursuit reached 112 miles an hour before spike strips were deployed
Officer Miosotis Familia was wrapping up her shift when the man fired one round through the passenger-side window and struck her in the head
