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.
Profanity may feel justified in the moment, but it damages officer credibility and community trust
A longtime officer sounds off on the habits that sabotage safety, communication and survival on scene
Police1 readers share their top tactics to reduce risk
LAPD Deputy Chief Kris Pitcher believes the program has been “largely hampered” by a new bail policy
New technology will enhance operational intelligence, identify wanted suspects, and improve situational awareness for officer and citizen safety
Activist Gina Viola is pushing for the creation of community academies to teach Angelenos how to respond to emergencies in their neighborhoods
Lawmakers across the nation have taken notice, introducing legislation designed to make it harder for criminals to unload their loot
This tactic expands your ability to stop a deadly threat
“We’re stretching our resources so that people feel safe wherever they are,” said Sheriff Alex Villanueva
The department said they still rely on public information, which came into play recently when a woman called police about a man walking toward a high school with a weapon
“The department recognizes that these changes will affect response times for certain calls,” a Facebook post read
The pills that were seized were discovered concealed in collagen supplement bottles
Officers were staking out the parking lot after learning about a possible plan to steal from the store
Officers missed a handgun in the suspect’s pants before the 2020 shooting, police said
Officers can help a person in crisis while achieving the goal of voluntary compliance by taking things SLOW
Contrary to promises of secure messaging and data storage, public messaging apps are not designed to exchange intelligence shared among officers
When it comes to police use of force tactics, our focus must be on managing risk and mitigating harm, regardless of the latest scientific study
...as the impartial investigator, here’s what I’m not going to tell you
The court determines if the driver’s suspended license allows extension of the time and scope of the traffic stop
It’s unacceptable to make patrol officers wait for a supervisor or SWAT officer for a ballistic shield, so let’s properly equip the first officers to arrive on scene
Technology gives first responders valuable information when they are approaching persons with physical or mental health needs
Keith Thornton, Jr., the 911 dispatcher on duty when Officer Ella French died, says crime in Chicago is out of control
Residents and business owners called for more police patrols after a deadly shooting at a popular tourist spot
Video on social media shows bystanders kicking the vehicle with an officer inside
If you can’t catch the suspect with a quick dash that lasts no more than about 20 seconds, ease off and pace yourself
It doesn’t matter if it is a witness, suspect, or business owner
Biden will encourage communities to spend more before the summer, which typically brings a spike in violent crime
Police say the streets have become more dangerous since Oregon’s passing of Measure 110
Police were responding to a shooting that left one person dead and four others injured
After extensive planning and training, the Long Beach IMR Pilot Program has launched to provide safe, timely and appropriate medical care to individuals in crisis
A WalletHub report ranks the best & worst states to be a cop, but do the rating metrics match what officers want from a police career?
The court determines whether a dog sniff conducted during a traffic stop was unlawful and outside the reasonable time and mission of the stop
