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.
Court upheld a 15-year sentence after ruling a defendant who claimed he was “saving” minors targeted in a child sex sting
Defense attorneys have no obligation to present the truth and I continuously see officers shocked when they learn this in court
Master the critical skills, tactical strategies and interagency coordination needed to respond effectively to active shooter incidents
The woman was asked to leave the plane after asking a family, who were near her and whom she perceived to be Latino, if they were “smuggling cocaine”
Take that tactical pause before pressing the mic button
An officer had warned a group of men to move onto the shoulder – out of harm’s way from passing vehicles – moments before a vehicle crashed into the cruiser
Council members nixed only one major request: a $12 million proposal to cover the cost of officers’ health insurance
Respect may be the most important thing that contributes to an officer’s safety – here’s why
“It activates the community as a whole to be vigilant and to take care of not only themselves but their neighbors,” an officer said
Mental health technicians will help officers decide if a person needs to be taken to a hospital for evaluation
Improve situational awareness without separate hardware or increased officer distraction
“Our community deserves us to be well. Let’s talk about mental health,” Chief Brian Layton said
A report found 30% of PDs created programs that either paired specialists — like paramedics or therapists — with police or sent them to incidents in lieu of LEOs
Deploying good de-escalation techniques and conflict management skills can save your life
Chief Kenneth Corey says the current state of NYC’s bail reform is one reason repeat offenders continue to increase crime statistics across the city
The bill provides for the use of video of street races, often posted online, to bring charges
“It was incredibly uplifting to hear Sgt. Haas’ first words to the person he pulled from danger – ‘I love you.’’'
The pardon applies to convictions for possession of 1 ounce or less of marijuana when the person was 21 or older
The grant will add to the $5.5M already set aside in the California state budget to help support resources and tools aimed at eliminating street racing and sideshows
A recent case highlights the importance of “clearly established” law at the time of law enforcement-civilian interactions
Former DEA agent and trainer Dan Mehdi discusses the parallels between training for the military, DEA and police agencies to develop leadership and moral courage
Two suspects were arrested over the weekend in connection with the alleged threat to the local Jewish community
The man grabbed the officer’s TASER that ended up on the ground in the struggle; the officer, lying on the ground under the man at that point, then fired his weapon
The suspect lured the deputy to the police station’s door by telling him someone was threatening his family
The 17-year-old assisted with putting a tourniquet on the officer after he ran to her car for help, as well as providing information to dispatchers on his radio
The new measure regulates how big and how far apart camps must be, with only three camps per block allowed, but there is no indication how the code will be enforced
Eligible roles include mail carriers, graphic designers, BWC techs, crime scene unit investigators and more
The suspect stole two vehicles – carjacking one after entering a home – and crashed into LEOs’ vehicles
A young officer discusses the qualities of high-performance leadership, which were first demonstrated to him during the civil unrest in 2020
The man came into the store, grabbed a large knife from a shelf, and stabbed the boy and a 25-year-old woman
The police union is now calling on the department to ensure officers are equipped with all the lifesaving equipment they need – without spending their own money