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.
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By tracking metrics like use of force, sick leave and highly emotional envents, early intervention systems help agencies spot at-risk officers and provide proactive wellness support
Police Chief Melissa Hyatt says the bill would help “prevent additional crimes”
Kailon Harris-Caldwell, 24, would have to pay the full amount to be released
The man now faces 6+ years in prison instead of what likely would have been a 16-month sentence
In just the first two months of the year, officers have confiscated 372 guns, including 77 ghost guns
The department is working to update its vehicles as part of the reforms under a federal consent decree
Under the new policy, officers would only be able to make pretextual stops if they are “acting upon articulable information”
Ore. neighborhood sees significant drop in shootings amid increased patrols, traffic calming program
“Efforts like this demonstrate how the City of Portland can address problems like gun violence in a holistic manner,” said Deputy Chief Mike Frome
“You have got to see this,” the sheriff’s office wrote in a Facebook post earlier this week
The deputies were attempting to handcuff the man when he grabbed the weapon hidden in his waistband
Supervisor interaction and performance feedback is the glue between officers feeling valued and performing at or above standards
A patrol officer primer on daily rifle handling
From changes in equipment to providing mental health support services, here’s how law enforcement leaders can prioritize officer health and safety
“I was thinking I should go to the water tower,” Officer Hargnett recalled. “It’s not someplace I normally would go. So I go up there, and sure enough...”
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“As a former transit cop, I understand number one how dangerous these tunnels are,” Adams said
Officer Miaja Jefferson says she wanted to join the organization that changed her own life for the better
When officers repeatedly practice drawing their gun without moving their head or feet, what are they likely to do when an offender suddenly produces a weapon at close range?
It is no surprise that most respondents to Police1’s second annual State of the Industry survey indicated that communication is key to being a good supervisor
Business owners have grown concerned amid a spike in robberies and assaults
Jury trial required to determine liability for mass arrest, alleged excessive force and supervisory indifference
Suspects can easily ambush an officer on foot
Don’t assume you can just show up to trial and wing it
Mayor Eric Adams’ plan involves sending more police and social service outreach workers into the subways
The incident happened following a dispute at a McDonald’s drive-thru
The center has access to about 1,700 cameras including traffic, surveillance and private security cameras
This crime carries with it two goals for the investigator
Police said the now-defunct program was a crime-solving tool, but critics condemned it as government overreach
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