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.
In U.S. v. Aquino Urraca, the 6th Circuit ruled a truck search was justified based on reasonable suspicion, overturning evidence suppression
Court upholds officers’ entry under exigent circumstances and the Fourth Amendment, finding observations justified further action
Scottsdale Police didn’t follow a template; it built a Drone as First Responder program designed around its terrain, staffing and commitment to transparency
“I left the window open,” the mother says on body camera footage; an officer responds, “It doesn’t matter. How hot is it out here?”
Autonomous devices have the potential to be a gamechanger for law enforcement safety and reconnaissance
A recent incident where a prisoner slipped her cuffs and shot an AR-15 from inside a cruiser is a critical reminder of some basic safety tactics for LEOs
Using lessons learned from near misses to prevent injuries and fatalities from felonious assaults, missed firearms, ambushes and unprovoked attacks
“If our officers cannot be safe, then there’s no way that our city will be safe,” said New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell
Police released images of a table covered with three handguns, at least seven long guns with scopes, clips and boxes of ammunition
“We can breach that classroom or that door as quickly as possible to get in and stop or neutralize a threat,” sheriff said
LAPD officials announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to arrests
“She was able to figure out how to put a round in it, put it on fire and she fired approximately 10 rounds at our deputies and a civilian,” police said
More than three dozen rounds were fired by police officers before the suspect was taken into custody
Attentional control can positively influence police officers’ emotional regulation and improve tactical decision-making
“We can’t arrest our way out of these situations,” said Officer Leedroige Manuel
From element-resistant design to expanded accessories, rugged devices are must-have on-scene technology
The department will run a three-year study on the use and results of deputies carrying the opioid overdose reversal drug
While passive generic or custom in-ear plugs are available, they may inhibit situational awareness, possibly putting you in harm’s way
Supporting up to four time-synced channels of audio and video, this system puts officers in the action
What matters is that you at least attempt to step in the person’s shoes and patiently and respectfully explain why and how you need to proceed
To protect the freedom of the press, law enforcement must handle uncertain situations with the utmost care and professionalism
The department hopes the change will attract new recruits who may have been apprehensive about applying due to tattoo restrictions
There are still some attempts at impeding traffic, including a group of truckers whose plans were recently foiled by undercover LAPD officers
“To the would-be criminals out there viewing right now, know Albi’s coming, and if you’re going to carry a gun on campus, she’ll find you, and we will arrest you,” Sheriff Billy Woods said
The author of “Criminal (In) Justice” discusses what the push for decarceration and depolicing gets wrong and who it hurts most
“The police department is held together with duct tape and overtime,” union officials said
Lori Lightfoot’s speech during a graduation and promotion ceremony was met with criticism from the PD, the city’s leaders and fallen officers’ family members
“What was his intent? To kill as many Richland County deputies as he could,” Sheriff Leon Lott said
The Violently Injured Police Officer’s Organization is working to secure the benefits officers deserve and need to support their families
Make a to-do list to help you stay on-task and prevents assignments from being overlooked
Assume that anything you carry or wear will be scrutinized. Adjust what you wear accordingly.
The professor, who had locked himself out of his campus building, did not have ID to show the officer
