Patrol Issues
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Nearly half of officers say their safety is frequently or always compromised due to understaffing — and they’re feeling the strain
Download this in-depth analysis of Police1’s State of the Industry survey on the rise in assaults on officers and the operational gaps leaving them exposed
It only takes one ethically flawed decision to devastate your personal life and police career
‘I got lucky that day that he decided to toss the gun instead of lying in wait with the gun drawn on me as I stepped through the gate.’
The officers were completing paperwork when a driver rammed their cruiser, trapping the officers inside
Officers will now be stationed within sight of one another
Responders are taught about “command presence,” but what about the “quiet presence” that comes with empathy?
The court determines if law enforcement completed a lawful detention though the traffic stop was extended
The time has come for all law enforcement agencies to greatly expand their breaching tools and related training programs
Eric Adams says the new policy will double the NYPD’s reach and help riders feel safer
It’s the latest update in a case that seeks to require the city to hire more officers per the city’s charter
Turns out not every cop is a recruiter; here’s how to focus on those officers who will recommend a law enforcement career
Police say the new program is based on last year’s success with a similar operation
The continuing validity and constitutionality of stop and frisk depends on lawful execution of the practice
While respondents are troubled with rising crime, they are not anti-police, researchers said
“By eliminating exposed hardware and making it faster and easier to install, we also are helping agencies upgrade their motor pool without taking vehicles out of service for extended periods”
The first step was to identify crime “hot spots”
A retired police officer put pen to paper to offer a glimpse into the realities of policing
We must provide patrol officers with the knowledge, techniques and tactics to make building searches as safe as possible
The agency released videos that show multiple drivers refusing to stop for deputies who cannot pursue them
In law enforcement, the ability to communicate is one of our most important tools. But how about our listening skills?
Experts explain the reasons virtual reality is an emerging and important teaching tool for officers of all experience levels
Experts interpret the results of Police1’s State of the Industry survey and implications for the law enforcement workforce
Police1’s State of the Industry survey offers key findings law enforcement leadership can use to better support and engage their officers
The new version of the show is set to premiere later this summer
Read about a wounded officer’s poignant reunion, a surprising mentorship and more from this week’s news
Alpharetta officials say the Police Smart Card program will help build community relationships and improve police training
A new patrol initiative aims to tamp down on gun violence this summer
The agency said it has exhausted its fuel budget and has months to go before the budget is renewed
The latest model is a pound lighter than earlier versions and can withstand a 6-foot drop
Dozens of shots can be heard as officers duck behind aisles of wine
A sting operation catches an internet predator and the court determines the admissibility of the evidence
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