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.
Officers trained in this method indicate they achieve a high level of compliance in a short period of time
From hazard mapping to resource deployment, AI is changing the way agencies prepare for major incidents
By integrating DFR operations into its real time information center, Elk Grove PD is enhancing situational awareness, community trust and officer safety
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
Focusing on observed behavior will help protect both the individuals needing assistance and the officers responding to the situation
The “hard truth” in law enforcement is telling what’s true, but difficult to hear with the improvement of a community, agency or individual as a goal
This recent tragedy underscores the need for police to advance their readiness against hybrid active killers
“We are now walking the path we need to walk for true suicide prevention.”
What officers claimed was hostile behavior, the court determined was the plaintiff pressing to exercise his right to remain in his home and require a warrant for entry
From boots to barriers, here’s what stood out for patrol and emergency response situations
Does your PD have a gym but no policy that OKs on-duty workouts? Have you green-lit visits with counselors, but have nowhere for your officers to meet them privately?
Although teamwork is a natural element of publicsafety, it’s easy for leaders to become complacent and fail to pay sufficient attention to team dynamics
“Operation Trident” targeted violent offenders, who were on supervised release or probation, with outstanding warrants
Store owners subdued the man, who said he was hearing people in his head, until police arrived
The new strategy identified 69 violence-prone “zones” and added a heavy police presence during summer months
“In over 24 years of being an officer here in Pike County, I have not observed such disrespect for law enforcement,” Sheriff David Greenwood said
“The goal is to prevent whatever the situation is from escalating up to the point that force would have had to be used.”
The lesson of both this case and the Byrd decision is that officers should ask any suspect who is not named in the contract about their control and authority to operate the car.
This case encourages officers to accurately and painstakingly report all factors relied upon to conclude there was reasonable suspicion to detain and reasonable suspicion to frisk
The Lafayette PD uses technology like video game engines to train on consequence management, drones in the sky and a digital coaching platform
The Irving Police Department and Irving Fire Department combined forces to offer EMDR therapy, an employee health clinic, wellness incentives and much more
Each year, the NLEOMF presents awards to departments who are committed to increasing officer wellness and reducing line-of-duty deaths or injuries
The appellate court decides whether an officer’s entry into the curtilage of a home was unlawful in a recent case
One thing we need to remember is that homelessness is not a crime. All people need to be treated with dignity and respect
The grants will help local law enforcement agencies create investigative units, increase foot patrol, and purchase advanced surveillance technology and equipment
Having the right resources at hand, and the peace of mind to be able to access them, is critical to crawling out of the pit your trauma has dug for you
The defendant officer was initially denied qualified immunity after fatally shooting a violent subject
By investing in the health of their officers, the New Castle County PD gains a more resilient and effective organization capable of serving their community
Right now, a very dangerous person is preparing for the day they meet you. Are you preparing for them with martial arts training?
Since Aug. 2020, the USPS armed police force of 750 officers, whose role is to protect employees, infrastructure, and customers, has been removed from street patrols
It does no good for a cop to be on scene standing around waiting for folks with the better training and equipment to arrive
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