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.
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Brian Falb was assigned to the World Trade Center following the terrorist attack to help in search-and-recovery efforts
The recently amended legislation says state authorities can notify ICE officials 60 days before violent felons are released from state prisons or local jails
Under the new bill, a judge would still be able to order the video released if there is a compelling public interest
After the report of the theft, police spotted Tyler Haugewood and began a pursuit that reached speeds up to 65 mph
Deputy Taner Primmer saved the riders just as a massive Carnival cruise ship barreled toward them
The company said they would still cooperate with law enforcement on a case-by-case basis
When the fire was reported, Sgt. Debbie Burkeen was on duty and responded to the fire
Fire Chief Mike Meyers suspended the operations after community members objected to firefighters and EMTs being dressed in police riot gear
Police Chief Jon Belmar said his department focused on investigating the shooting, not the incident at the store
The Boston Police Department’s body camera pilot program has been extended an additional six months so more data can be collected
Officer Jason Freeman was not on duty at the time, but was driving his patrol vehicle when he wrecked
The law gives local judges the authority to order severely mentally ill individuals to undergo outpatient treatment
Officer John Bellanti spoke with and calmed down suspect Terrence Dixon last month after police said Dixon tried to snap the neck of a leasing agent at his apartment complex
The bill would allow judges to impose a harsher sentence in an impaired driving case if the motorist was driving against traffic
Officer Houston James Largo died after he was shot while responding to a domestic violence call
Police Chief Ken Pate said officers have “stopped using field tests for heroin stamp bags because we don’t know what really is in it”
The legislation would lower the blood-alcohol content limit to 0.05 percent
Sgt. Kenneth Becker told Jesse Bright it was against a new law to film police officers
Police Chief Sylvia Moir said it helps officers make smarter decisions in the field and allows them to be more thoughtful of other perspectives in tense situations
Cpl. Kevin Holtry was left paralyzed from the waist down after he was shot while searching for a suspect in November
The officer was found justified in his actions
Police said Jason Sanchez-Vasquez opened fire on police as they pursued his vehicle
The proposal would increase the sentencing guidelines for judges deciding punishment for repeat gun felons
Deputy Curtis Allen Bartlett collided with a tractor-trailer while in pursuit of a suspect
Communities that lack their own police forces would be allowed to contract services from the Alaska State Troopers
“A lot of times when they have us there, their first impression is ‘Oh what did I do wrong?’”
Officer Steven Laughlin was found justified in his actions
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