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.
Each stop brings inherent risks and practicing and mentally rehearsing strategies to enhance safety is one of an officer’s most essential responsibilities
As a first responder, it’s easy to get disconnected from home and family; make your home a sanctuary and be present for your loved ones
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Police said the officer is a 25-year veteran of the department
They said they would play a Justin Bieber Super Bowl commercial all the way to jail
Police received a tip that John Davis was involved in a burglary and his ankle monitor confirmed his location
An officer helped Norman Reedus’ mother fix her car
A federal appeals court considered whether to automatically halt lower court orders publicly releasing video of fatal shootings by police to prevent potential violence
After the vehicle was stopped, the driver pulled away, striking the officer, who fired into the vehicle
Officer Niki Cooper was shot in 1972 while interrupting a burglary and never regained full use of his left arm
Under Obama, the Justice Department entered into agreements with 12 police departments, four times as many as under President George W. Bush
Police found 14-year-old Alianna DeFreeze’s body three days after she went missing
The man only had a thin jacket to protect him from the brutal Chicago cold
An investigation found that the suspect put the car into gear as Officer Eric Mumaw and another officer were trying to get her out of it and away from the water’s edge
Police tracked down Wilfredo Garcia through his social media posts, particularly a video selfie of him racing from police
The steer led police on a two-hour pursuit around the town
Sgt. Deitan Dubuc said it helps him show citizens there’s a person behind the uniform
Deputy Christopher Soward sustained an injury to his head and remains in serious but stable condition
The grant will support local and surrounding communities on improving law enforcement systems
Sgt. Greg Meagher died after inhaling liquid nitrogen while trying to save a worker inside a sperm bank
After being run over twice, Cpl. Elise Bowden didn’t believe she was going to survive
One proposal would limit cooperation and communication between local police and immigration authorities
According to Prosecutor Camila Garces, the court’s ruling “ensures that the state can access electronic footprints when conducting a criminal investigation”
A few years ago, Butler County was one jurisdiction that entered an agreement with ICE to allow officers to investigate immigration crimes after receiving special training
Police say Daniel TwoHearts fired at a state trooper and stole a car with a baby inside
The suspect fled after striking a deputy’s car then tried to drown K-9 Alex in a canal
Officer Bianca Bennett graduated from the police academy in September
The bill would withhold state money from local jurisdictions that don’t hand over immigrants already in custody
An official said the attacker launched himself at the soldiers when they told him that he couldn’t bring his bags into the Carrousel du Louvre shopping mall
Jim and Doug discuss the fourth pillar of Obama’s 21st Century Policing task force report
Recognizing and listening to your internal dialogue can help your situational awareness when responding to specific calls or stops
Participating in or being near a riot could lead to prosecution on felony racketeering charges and property seizures