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.
Prevention begins with leaders who normalize check-ins, support peer networks and address trauma before it becomes tragedy
From recognizing hidden water dangers to planning safe rescue strategies, here are key steps law enforcement officers should take to reduce risk and improve outcomes when responding to floods
The 9th Circuit upheld a warrantless search of a man on supervised release, emphasizing probable cause based on residence
The BRINC Responder drone and Responder Station provide an end-to-end solution for public safety agencies looking to start or scale Drone as First Responder programs
As you ready yourself and your community for a heat wave, keep these tips in mind
Gordon Graham offers practical tips to minimize the risk of heat illness, including dressing in lightweight, light-colored clothing, taking regular breaks in a cool place and more
Rookie police officers can upgrade their equipment and maintain their gear with these Amazon finds
Follow these tips for police officers to protect your skin and eyes from the sun while on patrol
A recent event where officers confronted a suicidal man armed with a sword provides a stark reminder of the dangers and complexities in law enforcement
Reducing resistance to policing makes your job easier and safer
Tips for police officers in their quest to make the SWAT team in their department
Ambush attacks on police officers do not discriminate in gender, assignment or age, and they affect all category of assignment
A squad car can feel like a little bubble of safety, but it’s not
The smartest cop isn’t the one with the quickest decision
Be smart about when and where you don shades
Sheriff Scott Rose of the Officer Down Memorial podcast discusses the unseen burdens of law enforcement careers, the importance of mental health resources, and his efforts to ensure fallen officers are remembered
When good people get involved in high-risk, low-frequency events, you are much more likely to make a mistake; listen to learn why ongoing training is key for responders
Risk management expert Gordon Graham details how to combat the five reasons mistakes are made in public safety
Departments and officers should factor in citizen concerns, the U.S. Flag Code and the First Amendment in their decision
Exploring the innovative training methods designed to equip middle managers with effective leadership strategies
Lt. Dan Marcou highlights how leadership is demonstrated through both actions and words
How an officer responds should be based on both individual rights and officer safety
What should you do, and not do, when you arrive at a fire before the fire department.
We cannot effectively de-escalate a situation if we cannot de-escalate ourselves
Exposing the startling lack of consistency in police policies and standards across different states, from training requirements to pay scales
Most agencies conduct exit interviews when employees leave, but why wait until someone quits?
Feedback from officers in Police1’s State of the Industry survey reveals widespread dissatisfaction, with many planning to leave their positions and hesitating to recommend law enforcement as a career choice
By incorporating neck training into your daily fitness routine, you can prevent injury, reduce pain and even improve physical performance
It may be the right thing to do in some circumstances, but there’s a lot to think about and the time to start thinking about it is now
Dr. Patricia Kay Reyna shares her family’s ordeal following a devastating on-duty accident that left her husband, a North Carolina State Highway Patrol Master Trooper, with a traumatic brain injury
Firing your weapon to stop an imminent deadly threat may be the most difficult decision you ever have to make
If Police1 had existed in 1994, I would have used Nicole Brown Simpson’s tragic life and death to give context to the complexities of domestic violence calls
A SWAT team executed a no-knock warrant on the wrong house, resulting in the injury of an occupant and a lawsuit
