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.
Watching for the little things, patience pays off when building a solid intoxication investigation case
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
If you feel you are policing in an untenable environment, avoid doing anything rash and irreversible without first considering all your options
The dozen or so units respond to at least 26 calls a day, some of which take hours to resolve, officials said
An officer finds herself in an unsafe tactical position, a reminder to never forget the importance of cover and concealment
Sometimes we get complacent, which makes routine activities more risky
Murder rates in major American cities were 16% higher in the first half of 2021 than in the same period in 2020
Attorney William Briggs argued that the city needs more sworn officers to keep residents safe
Police say the extra officers will provide a “high visibility presence” after a shooting last week killed one person and wounded six
Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said the new plan combines “effective policing” with other approaches to strengthen community relationships
After multiple viral videos of confident shoplifters, Gov. Newsom is reestablishing a law enforcement unit focused on combating organized shoplifting rings
Three people are now facing attempted murder charges
Morale retention is just as essential as weapon retention for you, other officers and your community
It is predictable that you will encounter used needles even when you’re not searching anyone
A chest seal is indicated for penetrating trauma victims to restore or maintain the ability for the patient to breathe through the normal route
The dedicated 50-person unit is separate from a federal strategy unveiled earlier by President Biden’s administration
Many officers haven’t shown interest because they’re unsure what will be expected of them, officials said
The city has not reached 300 killings more quickly in a single year since at least the 1970s
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Many cities are piloting programs that take police officers out of certain duties such as mental health response
In 2020, 42 people a month on average were shot and killed or wounded in road rage incidents, according to a recent report
City officials estimated that the team could take 13% of emergency calls
An encounter with a naked subject presents an unpredictable and dangerous call, although very rare
Police Chief Bill Scott says the department has a shortage of 400 officers
Phoenix PD is empowering patrol officers to spearhead intelligence-led problem-solving initiatives in their precincts
Law enforcement agencies can stream “Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops” to better prepare cops to respond to people in crisis
The officer was in uniform, stepping out of a police cruiser, when he was shot
The driver – who was spotted doing doughnuts in a busy intersection – took off when police arrived
65% of the chiefs who said their department doesn’t use bodycams cited a lack of resources as the reason
Sanctity of the home unites conservative and liberal justices – again
People in mental crisis present challenges — to law enforcement as well as hospitals — and too often fall between the cracks
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