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.
At NASRO’s National School Safety Conference, attendees used live exercises — from QR code polls to a shared Google Doc — to surface challenges and capture solutions for school safety
From fit and function to pros and cons, this FAQ answers common questions about police load bearing vests
A new study challenges the assumption that making police body-worn cameras more visible reduces use of force
Pittsburgh police will work with the ROOTS team to provide assistance for those experiencing substance abuse issues, mental illness and homelessness
After the passerby joined the scuffle to help police, the suspect managed to grab one officer’s gun and fire it, with one bullet passing through the Samaritan’s sweatshirt
The officer was standing outside of the vehicle that was involved in the crash when he noticed a truck coming toward him
“When someone does a good job, the officers don’t typically come forward, but other officers will say ‘Hey, why don’t you look at this person’s body camera, they did a really good job’”
The video detective squads take advantage of the more than 56,000 public and private surveillance cameras in the city
Law enforcement officials said the majority of looters are “just using the storm as an excuse to steal,” rather than out of desperation for essential supplies
Homicides dropped by 20%, while the number of shootings decreased from 672 in 2021 to around 440 this year
You don’t know me, but I was once you. Whoever you are, I know what you’re worried about.
We take a look back at rescues of the most vulnerable among us, and appreciate our better angels
Kyle Mellard was awarded Officer of the Year for saving the lives of fellow officers by warning them of an ambush while taking fire himself
Strategies for success in 23 key areas of policing
A roundup of the biggest stories impacting law enforcement in 2022
Whether aimed or not, it is clear that firearm assaults can be much faster than the time needed for an effective response
Under the agreement, the NYPD must train all officers in the new policy by Jan. 31
Current police training does little to ensure cops are prepared for such a unique and novel experience as being shot – this product aims to change that
There were several noteworthy cases from the past term pertaining to law enforcement officer liability for alleged constitutional violations
Mayor Eric Adams says he wants LEOs and medics to more aggressively get severely mentally ill individuals off the streets and subways and into treatment
The survey found 86% of NOPD cops are unhappy with the PD and 79% with the promotional process, citing cronyism and favoritism as reasons
The bill will help PDs adopt de-escalation training when encountering individuals with mental health issues in an effort to reduce officer-involved fatalities
List ranks occupations by level of stress, driving home the importance of hiring responders who can remain calm during high-stress situations
Experts review common issues that can cause problems not only for a patrol officer but all the way up the chain of command in an agency
The suspect stole the cruiser by maneuvering his hands from behind his back and forcing his way through the partition
Understanding shift culture and respecting it can go a long way in navigating the first responder lifestyle
By engaging in self-talk, officers can identify the information needed to inform their decision-making
After the suspect lost control of his vehicle and came to a stop, an officer’s cruiser slammed into the man’s car head-on
At least seven teenagers overdosed from pills possibly containing fentanyl this year including a 15-year-old girl, according to the LAPD
Whether you are a rookie or a chief, be a good citizen and take the ticket
The deputy was in pursuit of a suspect when the man opened fire, discharging a round that entered and exited the deputy’s skull
What can the FTO do to help properly accelerate this process?
After walking up to the SUV, the man sped off, causing the passenger side door to close on the trooper
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