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.
Police1 invites readers to share the moments that changed them — lessons learned the hard way, passed on to the next shift
To combat “operational fatigue” in law enforcement, culturally competent support and proactive wellness programs are essential
From haunted cells to ghostly dispatch calls, officers share their eeriest on-duty experiences — the moments that left even the bravest cops spooked
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
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
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