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.
New York City Police Commissioner Theodore Roosevelt’s words resonate for law enforcement today as much as they did a century ago
DFR is more than a police tool — it’s infrastructure that improves safety, efficiency and trust across city services
Considering the proliferation of law enforcement take-home vehicle programs, it’s no surprise there has been a correlating increase in burglaries to those vehicles
“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
“This incident should have never occurred because this offender should have still been incarcerated based on his prior convictions,” the chief said
“They did not hesitate. They knew what needed to be done and they acted to preserve life,” Chief Eric Winstrom said
An attorney for the department argued the driver, who had an enlarged heart, likely would have died that night even if police had never confronted him
The officers, members of the Queens Violent Crime Squad, were in plainclothes monitoring the party when a group of men pulled guns and began shooting
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