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.
As law enforcement continues to combat the fentanyl crisis, advancements in drug detection technology promise new safety standards for officers in the field
Here are five actionable strategies to use data for officer development, risk reduction and enhanced transparency in your law enforcement agency
The 8th Circuit affirms qualified immunity for officer in shooting of off-duty cop during a chaotic pursuit in St. Louis
How law enforcement professionals can make better decisions when it comes to engaging in, refraining from or terminating vehicle pursuits
By assessing your feelings, separating the personal from the professional and finding common ground, you can navigate the situation with grace and professionalism
This incident shows good tactics to end an ambush and offers a display of great courage. This is how it is done
The Flagstaff Police Department now has one ZOLL AED Plus defibrillator in every patrol vehicle, funded through a $100K grant from Health First Foundation Northern Arizona and Griffith Blue Heart
How one recruit revealed some wrong-headed thinking
By acknowledging our desire for purpose, professional development, community engagement and work-life balance, departments can attract and retain the best young professionals
This eight-hour class is a great enhancement to the minimal tactical medical training received by most cops
Police chief: “It’s a call that no parent, no chief, no one, wants to get in the middle of the night”
Every time someone attempts to bribe an officer and is released without being charged accordingly, a golden opportunity is missed
The seasoned officer is an endangered species, and the decisions that displaced gray hair catalyzed the brain drain threatening the future of policing in the U.S.
By promoting unbiased decision-making, emotional detachment upholds the principles of fairness and justice that are the backbone of law enforcement
The El Mirage PD uses a cloud-based case management software to provide information and support services to victims impacted by violence and trauma
The officer attempted to grab a gun inside the Tesla when the driver sped off in reverse; The officer held onto the car until the driver physically kicked him off
When your words fail, you must be prepared to physically prevail
Bystanders helped free the officer from the cruiser before the fire reached the passenger side of the car, later engulfing the entire vehicle in flames
When it comes to managing the violence visited on rural officers, we have to refuse to accept the way things have always been done
BWC video shows the officer criticizing the deputy for pulling him over as he was driving into work in an agency-issued cruiser
Agencies should focus on the solutions that directly support their workforce, removing administrative burden and reducing officer burnout
Three of the wounded were in critical condition
To the officer who stopped the killing, we thank you for inspiring the entire law enforcement profession with your determined, courageous and effective response
It seems like every week we hear of a squad car being stolen somewhere in the U.S. Follow these steps to make sure it doesn’t happen to your cruiser
Police1’s State of the Industry survey highlights the bleak effects of understaffing on officer safety – here are some strategies officers can use to prevail
Since staffing levels won’t dramatically rise in the near future, changes in both focus and technology to improve response times are required.
Left alone all day in Starbucks while his mother tried to earned money, Alejandro Matias Nazario’s life was transformed after Officer John Larson intervened
Metro had its own police force until 25 years ago, when the mayor at the time pushed to absorb the 383 officers into the LAPD and Sheriff’s Department
The goal should be to end every traffic stop with the offending driver leaving the scene with a new perspective that makes them safer drivers
Part of being a good manager is watching for personal traits, distractions and other concerns that might lead to line-of-duty deaths
Key takeaways after reading the revealing input in Police1’s State of the Industry survey of cops standing on the beleaguered thin blue line
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