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.
The difference between a lawful seizure and unconstitutional conduct often hinges on how courts view an officer’s intent in high-risk vehicle encounters
In U.S. v. Walker, the 7th Circuit ruled a lifted mattress was unjustified under the protective sweep doctrine exemption in Maryland v. Buie
Untraceable firearms are endangering officers and communities, requiring stronger regulation, smarter detection and coordinated enforcement to improve safety
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
This is the true measure of financial success in law enforcement: being able to enjoy retirement in great physical and mental shape
As an LAPD SWAT team leader and crisis negotiator, Jonathan explains how crisis negotiation skills help officers in tactical situations and everyday patrol
Folks, remember to take that extra time to simply grab your keys and lock your patrol vehicle
Let’s discuss a recent incident where an LEO was pulled over for driving nearly double the speed limit in a marked cruiser without lights and siren on
I hope that by shining a light on some of the misguided advice I received, I can help other officers avoid making similar mistakes
Police conducted a warrantless search of the suspect’s property; the question before the court: Was the property abandoned?
The deputy pulled over the officer for driving about 80 mph in a 45 mph in an agency-issued cruiser without the siren or emergency lights on
The pilot project is only a test for now; the private security the town hires will be unarmed
Download this in-depth analysis of Police1’s State of the Industry survey on the police recruitment and retention crisis
While rural officers are strained by the same stressors as officers in the cities, they are less unhappy about it
The court determines if a traffic stop was lawfully (or unlawfully) prolonged and if the evidence discovered is admissible
The role of police in the Holocaust spurs an international group of law enforcement leaders to create hate crime and bias training
The suspect had already stabbed a man before LAPD located him in a parking lot
A new program will allow police to issue citations for minor crimes such as loitering, drug possession and public urination
