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.
Departments and officers should factor in citizen concerns, the U.S. Flag Code and the First Amendment in their decision
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
The pursuit reached speeds up to 115 miles per hour
The trooper held the male against the bridge, with no barrier between him and the edge of the bridge
“I’d have to say this is the first time I’ve ever had them hit the animal they’re looking for”
Before an officer approaches a residence, he or she can know the names, ages, backgrounds and proclivities of everyone in the household
“Hang in there. We will find you. Have faith.”
Under the Department of Homeland Security, the Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement agency would address victims of crime perpetrated by immigrants
Two officers remain hospitalized after being shot multiple times while trying to stop two burglary suspects
Deputy Kevin Haverly was driving when his car struck a telephone pole
The “game” has so gotten popular that the police department, at times, has more of the order numbers than Whataburger
Despite the officers’ commands to disarm, David English continued walking toward them
Police said one suspect was killed in a shootout with the officers and one other man was being sought
Sgt. Richard Stelter was shot while trying to serve a warrant on a suspect wanted for robberies
In his first major policy speech as attorney general, Sessions promised that combating violent crime would be a top priority of the Justice Department
The deputy was transported to a local hospital and is undergoing surgery for non-life-threatening injuries
The Taunton Police Department received a grant to buy child and infant car seats for people who otherwise might not be able to afford them
The Corpus Christi PD was one of only 73 police departments nationwide to receive funding under the first DOJ Bureau of Justice Assistance grant award in 2015
Police Chief Cameron Logan has removed large decals from eight police cars after backlash from the public
The restaurant donated $1,000 to the Police Officers Memorial Foundation
Police Chief Eric Jewkes said officers instructed the suspect a total of 55 times to put down his gun, lie down or otherwise reduce his threat level
No injuries were reported after an alleged gunman fired multiple rounds at the patrol station
“I think there’s value in having the feds only take the immigration issue. I want local people to trust the local law enforcement”
K-9 Laslo has assisted in more than 470 suspect apprehensions
Officer Joshua Comitale became the first officer in New York state to be honored with the federal award
“What if I told you there was a feature on every car that’s standard that will not only help prevent crashes, but also help prevent road rage?”
Police aren’t sure why the gangs have suddenly added rifles to their arsenal, except for the obvious speculation that they are deadlier
An officer, who was among the wounded, was undergoing tests to determine the extent of her injuries
Deputy Michael Butler died at a local hospital from injuries sustained from the wreck
Texas is one of seven states that require LE agencies to provide information about officer-involved shootings to the state
Officer Brian Arterburn was run over by a stolen and fleeing SUV on Feb. 7