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.
We must energize and educate the public on how they can prevent these shootings by watching for certain common behaviors these killers exhibit
A simple trip to the convenience store is anything but routine for cops
Lift more weight while reducing back pain: A guide on using weightlifting belts for first responders
Weightlifting belts that are properly fitted to the lifter can add extra support for the lower back and improve lifting performance
The incident has caused Sgt. Zachary LaHood to suffer “severe neurological injuries” which have required him to continue to seek medical care
The suspect allegedly told the homeowner “I just want to be friends”
Police are searching for the suspect
With the officer still partially in her vehicle’s door, the suspect punched her and knocked her to the ground, where he proceeded to kick her
Officer Damon Cole was doing community outreach at a Wal-Mart when employees saw a man they said was shoplifting four movies, including The LEGO Batman movie
A Supreme Court ruling made police dash cam videos public record, unless the police agency can prove it contains criminal investigative material
Police Chief Charlie Beck for the first time offered his full support for a bill that would prohibit state and local LE agencies from carrying out immigration laws
The solar panels generate enough energy to supply the station with all its power needs
Twenty-five squad cars were sent to break up the party, but police were outnumbered
A criminal complaint says Amor Ftouhi stabbed Lt. Jeff Neville with a large knife and declared “Allahu akbar,” the Arabic phrase for “God is great”
Efforts to find wayward treasure hunters have put the lives of law enforcement officers and search and rescue volunteers at risk while straining state resources
The report must include recommendations for laws or policies that can be changed to prevent a similar attack
The Justice Department will help local authorities study crime patterns and create specially tailored plans to reduce gang and gun violence
Seven cadets between the ages of 14 and 20 have been arrested since last week
The commissioners won’t have to undergo criminal background checks either
Officer Jeronimo Yanez was found not guilty of manslaughter and other charges in the fatal shooting of Philando Castile
James Robert Young Jr. had been out on parole for less than 10 months when he was fatally wounded after breaking into a woman’s home
The llama was returned to his llama friends unharmed
The endowment will donate funds to pay for one year of pet insurance for five currently active K-9s and is open to police and other working K-9 units throughout the U.S.
The officer was conscious and breathing when he was transported
The suspect told police a squirrel came flying out of nowhere and kept attacking him until he left
In April, the Santa Clarita Valley saw a spike of overdoses resulting in one death. Within a 72-hour time span, there were eight overdoses
We need to get back to the idea of treating people like people and not as objects
Owner Frank Martino said Bruno has escaped three or four times
Officials said the man’s motives weren’t immediately clear
The suspensions are in effect pending the outcome of the investigation of three cadets who allegedly stole cruisers and equipment and led police on a pursuit
Detectives began investigating the suspects in May after receiving a tip that they were conducting unauthorized cash sales of avocados from a ripening facility