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.
A longtime officer sounds off on the habits that sabotage safety, communication and survival on scene
Police1 readers share their top tactics to reduce risk
Officers trained in this method indicate they achieve a high level of compliance in a short period of time
In a recent case, the court determines whether a traffic stop was legally extended based on reasonable suspicion
“[Laws decriminalizing drug use are] having a negative impact on public safety. That’s the message I want to get out there,” El Cajon PD Chief Mike Moulton said
Discretion requires officers to think ahead to possible, unintended consequences. Are we adequately training officers in the valor of its use?
The actions of Officer Michael Tschida serve as a valuable case study for officers to learn from and adapt their response strategies in similar high-risk situations
Chief Neil Cervenka outlines key considerations from his agency’s journey toward an electric police fleet
No one can claim policework is boring for the men and women working patrol
Take a deep dive into the hot-button topics impacting policing nationwide with Policing Matters host Jim Dudley and Chief Joel Shults
Signs of backlash against increased crime associated with oppressive and punitive police reform measures are coming to light
What can leaders do to assure their officers that their career and their efforts within it are of high value?
A recent documentary features the words of the officers who responded to the shooting, as well as a multitude of recordings of 911 callers and radio transmissions made during the event. Here’s what we can learn
These stories are a shoo-in to get your side aching from laughter
By focusing on “othering,” it is furthering a narrative that creates more divisiveness, tension and resentment within your community and department
Please indicate the scenarios where a vehicle pursuit is deemed permissible by selecting the appropriate options below
Retired Lt. Dan Marcou was sitting at a picnic table eating a chili dog with his grandkids when a lone officer started pursuing a suspect on foot; the officer radioed for assistance, but Marcou ran to help
The court rules that the officers had no reasonable suspicion to conduct a Terry frisk in this recent case
A recent case takes a look at an alleged false arrest for the failure to produce identification during an investigation
NIJ has released an updated body armor standard to keep up with evolving weapons, improve female officer safety.
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A majority of respondents to a recent survey support revising laws to remove the authority of police over minor violations that now are grounds for a vehicle stop
A recent appellate case takes a look at the question: Can police require vehicle passenger identification?
A recent case reminds us that a friendly conversation (talk nice, think mean) doesn’t create a custodial interrogation
If you’re policing in a community where the thin blue line has been erased by policymakers, then it’s time to discuss this theory as part of the solution to the problem
EMS and law enforcement collaborative training helps prepare responders to treat and monitor patients experiencing a constellation of symptoms
The renowned criminologist talks about the need to develop effective strategies and programs to reduce gun violence and hold offenders accountable
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