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.
Investing in the right police gym equipment means more than upgraded workouts — it means preparing officers for survival in real-world encounters
“What Cops Want” survey findings reveal major gaps in officer training — from frequency to realism. These fixes can help agencies close the gap and protect both officers and the public
News media organizations and the ACLU are now asking that the law, which was set to take effect next week, be permanently blocked
Take 5 minutes to share your training and tactics around the use of spike strips
Officer Frank Dustin died May 20, 1918, while pursuing a man who was allegedly exposing himself at a park
The good deed comes days after Police Chief Lawrence Weathers told the community that officers needed them to be “involved in public safety”
“Each agency’s needs may be slightly different, but they share a common goal of creating safer communities and my office is proud to support them,” Gov. Mike DeWine said
The suspect, who was driving with flat tires, struck and damaged three cruisers as the pursuit came to a halt
The push for lighter vests was “born out of tragedy” following the death of Queens Detective Brian Simonsen in 2019
The officer and suspect got into a physical struggle, but four people stopped to help
LE can take the techniques competitive shooters use to be fast, accurate and efficient and then apply those techniques to our operational environment
Assessing the totality of the circumstances, a court holds the plain view exception applied and the officers’ search of a vehicle was lawful
LEOs often fall into the trap of defining our end state by our tactics, rather than the outcome we actually seek; here’s why that’s a problem
The theft occurred outside the Special Operations Bureau that’s home to both SWAT and bomb squad teams
“Handcuffing is now required to be reported as a use-of-force, so that has increased astronomically,” MPD PIO Garrett Parten said
Isaiah Steven Williams was armed with an automatic rifle and tactical gear during the rampage
“Her actions underscore the unpredictability and potential danger every officer might encounter each day on the job,” Chief Ron Lawrence said
Three new safety measures include a communications tower, tactical equipment and ballistic shields
Lukas Alves faces multiple charges, including the use of a firearm during a felony
The pursuit wasn’t over until stop sticks were used
After stealing $6K worth of merchandise, two suspects were apprehended after a witness reported three men dumping fragrances into a dumpster
Federal money will allow communities to send mental health workers instead of police to incidents that involve non-violent behavioral health emergencies
During the stop, officers found fentanyl and methamphetamine before being led to the suspect’s home and discovering a massive amount of drugs and cash
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The law makes it illegal to knowingly film police officers 8 feet or closer if the officer tells the person to stop
The victim was a woman in her 20s with two young daughters
Warrants will no longer be served at private residences for non-violent felonies and misdemeanors during the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m.
Reminders for public safety personnel on how to respond to a spitter with time, distance and shielding
“We’ve impounded more than 500 cars year to date, we’ve made more than 500 arrests, 2,500 citations,” Chief Michel Moore said
A vehicle rear-ended Elton while out on patrol in downtown Wilmington
Almost every other major crime category increased last month — continuing an alarming trend so far this year