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.
The best cops develop their cop instincts and then learn to trust them. If something feels wrong, it usually is wrong.
Cellebrite’s 2025 annual industry trends survey reveals how law enforcement agencies are embracing new technologies to tackle growing digital evidence backlogs and investigative challenges
More can be done to fill today’s vacancies than just recruitment
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Dave himself says it best: “It took a while, but I can live like a human being now”
Government-funded shelters and communities find success with housing-first, low-barrier approach
An officer asks travel-related questions during a traffic stop; the court decides if the stop was unreasonably extended
As VR technology improves, complex scenarios can be developed that provide real value for officer training, as well as improve community engagement
Use this technique when a suspect won’t give up their arms for handcuffing
Challenge LEOs to go beyond the basics and demonstrate tourniquet competency in a variety of challenging environments and scenarios
Teach LEOs to use a tourniquet efficiently and effectively with these instructional tips from experienced field operators and Stop the Bleed instructors
Here are the basics for purchasing tourniquets for police officers and quick tips for successfully applying a tourniquet to control severe extremity bleeding
Trusted and Explainable Police Artificial Intelligence (TruePAL) technology aims to improve situational awareness for officers while driving and on the roadside
Focus your efforts on the specific tasks in your job description that have the highest probability of ending up in tragedy
Often used to create immersive gaming environments, virtual reality technology is being used to train officers to work through dangerous situations in safety
How the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is using customer experience training to improve police-community interactions
Law enforcement agencies across the country are using a variety of virtual reality and simulation training to better protect and serve
A look at some of the discussions and legislation that has been passed in major training areas over the past year
Partnership between Arizona State University and Tempe PD yielded a curriculum designed to help officers keep contacts with the public peaceful and productive
Increasingly, thieves have viewed the airport’s acres of parking lots as easy targets, stealing about 16 cars a month
A city report notes that the disturbing trend was well underway before 2020
After 7 people were shot, including a child, an Illinois mayor announced an indefinite curfew. Our experts debate the pros and cons of such a measure
“Train to the point where your training automatically kicks in when the situation starts,” says Sergeant Nick Bettano
In an attempt to curb criminal activity, Mayor Robert Eastern said the curfew will last indefinitely
Defendant Calvin Weaver asserted the Terry frisk began not when the officer touched him, but at the moment the officer ordered him to get out of the car
The Raleigh Police Department shares how LE agencies can team with social workers to benefit both cops and communities
Researchers recommend agencies examine the adoption of pistols with lower trigger pull weights to mitigate grip strength-related shooting issues
The move acknowledged that a key component of crime-fighting efforts was not working effectively and in need of adjustment
An increase in information sharing and an emphasis on collecting intelligence data were two of the biggest changes
The company’s new Air Pro Wireless Motorola APX Combo Kit is compatible with wireless Bluetooth earbuds like Apple Airpods and Beats by Dre
The woman was arrested seconds later
Police officials say the city will have “robust security” around Ground Zero
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