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.
Explore how SWAT teams are adapting core tactics, team roles and training methods to meet today’s operational, legal and technological demands
How principle-based decision-making can cut through the noise and improve your performance in the moment
How learning the difference — and the ratio — between brightness and beam intensity can improve your light choice and tactics
Each stop brings inherent risks and practicing and mentally rehearsing strategies to enhance safety is one of an officer’s most essential responsibilities
The sovereign citizen movement and sovereign citizen traffic stop has become the bane of many police officers in the U.S.
In certain police zones, low-level criminal offenders can now be referred to the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion instead of facing criminal charges
Researchers shed light on the intricacies of law enforcement behavior and morale in the wake of significant societal and legal shifts
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
Think you have what it takes? Even seasoned shooters will find this drill tests their limits
Mike Lawson leads the charge in bolstering officer support, outlining initiatives for peer support, resilience groups, wellness hours and mental health check-ins
Retired police lieutenant and dog training innovator Garret Wing sheds light on the dark world of illegal dog fighting and its ties to other criminal enterprises
Could intermittent fasting be the wellness key you’ve been searching for?
Mayor Eric Adams announced the beginning of a 90-day period in which the city will seek comments and put together a plan to bring gun detection technology to the transit system
Exploring proactive strategies for mental health and wellness within the law enforcement community with Chief Dave Norris and Chaplain Jared Altic
Bryan Johnson’s biohacking protocol has gone viral – could this practice benefit your wellbeing?
By integrating these trends into wellness initiatives, law enforcement agencies can cultivate a healthier, more resilient workforce
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The Summit Wellness Center supports the physical, mental, spiritual, social and financial wellbeing of all local first responders and their families
Data from the “What Cops Want” survey suggests a difference in how female and male officers feel valued, indicating a gap in workplace culture and environment
The money is used to pay officers $70 an hour to work secondary shifts through a program spearheaded by St. Louis police Chief Robert Tracy
“What CRITAC offers is a vehicle for agencies to receive training and technical assistance and support of projects at no cost.”
CRI-TAC, which recently surpassed 1,000 engagements with agencies, aims to empower law enforcement with tailored assistance and innovative policing strategies
Is placing two suspects in a room together an interrogation? Can Miranda rights be violated without an interrogation?
The court rules on whether a dog sniff or the vehicle inventory and impound led to the extension of the traffic stop
Don’t worry, this challenge isn’t a huge time commitment, but you will see big improvements in your skills and mindset
The first-line supervisor holds a unique position to guide and protect their team in ways unmatched by anyone else in the department
Fraud complaints do not necessarily need to be immediately forwarded to a detective
Lt. Dan Marcou urges today’s police force to adapt and overcome in what could be the dawn of a new Golden Era of American Policing
Through community partnerships, agency leaders can make choices on UAS deployment that match the needs of their community
The complex realities of animal rescues in confined spaces
Real-world data of high-dose naloxone administration by law enforcement officers found no added benefit to opioid overdose patients
Join a veteran police officer, who not only shares his own stories but weaves in the captivating stories of his father, a former K9 handler
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