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.
Officers can’t solve homelessness alone, but smart partnerships and specialized training show a better way forward
Retired Chicago police officer Leatrice Woody’s memoir is a blueprint for law enforcement career success and the importance of love for the job, people and community
When poor practices are modeled, the consequences can be long-lasting; here’s how leadership can step in early to set new officers up for success
Here is a quick way to incorporate skill-based, scenario training into your use of force training program
Mayor Eric Adams, a former NYPD captain, said he will be analyzing “what we have” before taking that step
Shot nine times while patrolling alone in a remote location, Young shares the survival lessons of his brutal attack
A mother begged police to help with her son, but a new state law meant officers couldn’t take her son to get help against his will, even though a judge ordered it
A task force of law enforcement officials across nine states aims to stem the flow of illegal firearms
The suspect stole the officer’s cruiser before he crashed and was taken into custody
Cops can access a network of more than 4,500 surveillance cameras across the city from their smartphones
An LEO writes about how officers have become all things to all people – a peace bringer, a peacemaker, a peacekeeper
Shotspotter, license plate readers and doorbell cameras are all in the conversation
The L6Q camera can scan vehicles moving up to 75 mph in complete darkness, the company says
When is a TASER device discharge considered excessive force? A recent case with video evidence considers the question
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court rules a police pat frisk of an armed gang member lawful
The White House said Biden plans to discuss his administration’s strategy to combat gun crime, including increased funding to hire more police officers
Chief Michel Moore said the city is “by no means out of the woods”
More patrols, new tech and a better recruitment strategy are all on deck
Master Deputy Addy Perez is a five-year veteran of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department in South Carolina
A reporter being hit by a vehicle during a live news report highlighted the danger of working near roadway incidents – a danger that proved fatal for two LEOs this past week
In April 2020, Officer Anthony Pyzik was on patrol when he was struck head-on by someone driving a stolen vehicle
Factors to consider upon arrival at a vehicle fire, plus what to know about attempting an occupant rescue
About 400 cops are expected to join reinstated plainclothes units focused on the city’s 30 worst precincts
A pilot program hopes to reduce the potential for traffic stops to turn dangerous
The unit is directed at helping people who cause public disturbances but have not yet committed a crime
The move will work in conjunction with more NYPD subway patrols, said Mayor Eric Adams
The only mounted patrol in Texas will be phased out, police announced this week
Gov. Kathy Hochul answered Mayor Eric Adams’ plea for help by offering to send state police reinforcements
The governor said his new budget proposal includes funds to expand the Organized Retail Theft Task Force
VirTra aims to increase the realism of simulation training with visual upgrades and electrical impulse simulations
“We have to remain flexible and try to come at this work in a data-driven way,” said Chief Chuck Lovell
As the defense attorney launches questions on cross-examination, stay in the moment and be situationally aware
