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.
You do not need to abandon either your street intensity or your commitment to your physical survival in order to have a positive outlook on your chosen career
“The best cure for insomnia is to get a lot of sleep.” — W. C. Fields
Training in this area must be state-specific and take into account the concept of legitimacy
A total of 58 cops have been selected to wear the cameras
The officer was able to avoid the mace and spray the woman with his own mace
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“The feline was contacted by our K-9 ... and was determined to be in possession of a non-lethal branch”
The waterproof cowboy hats have been implemented to protect officers from the extreme Texas weather
Police Commissioner Timothy Sini said the police department is making targeted street arrests, continuing to cooperate with federal authorities and increasing patrols
Sgt. Slate Simon and K-9 Kyro were helping with a manhunt when Kyro bit Simon in a case of “mistaken identity”
There were no major confrontations reported, largely because of a significant police presence
After shooting Cpl. Stephen J. Ballard, Burgon Sealy Jr. fled in a car and holed up inside the home, refusing to surrender despite being surrounded
The measure would limit the use of electronic surveillance and a gang database and would establish strict controls on how police conduct traffic and pedestrian stops
Thomas Young and his partner encountered an armed man in November 2015 that ended with the suspect dead and Young was shot in the leg
Despite his injury, Police Chief Albert Brown made the arrest
In addition to new officer transition, the program also matches veteran officers with veteran officers in distress
Jorge Louis Rosado almost hit an officer with his car when he drove off
The suspect is currently at large
Adan Salazar told police he was thinking about shooting at the station or its officers
Officer Justin Martin saved the man just as he flung himself off a railing on the side of the terrace
The bill could potentially jail police chiefs and sheriffs for not cooperating fully with federal immigration authorities
The officers gave Bobby some clothes as well
The Victims of Immigrant Crime Engagement will keep victims informed of the immigration proceedings of suspects and walk them through the immigration court process
The robot only suffered scratches and is back on the job
Juan Escamilla drove at least six miles the wrong way down a highway
The sergeant suffered minor injuries in the incident
Scott Michael Beekman struck a stop sign and a tree, causing his van to flip and catch fire
After failing a field sobriety test, she was arrested and yelled “f*** you, bald head”
The city reached the grim milestone four days later than last year, which saw the worst gun violence in two decades
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