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.
Swatting is a rising threat that endangers lives, strains emergency services and demands a coordinated response
The 8th Circuit upheld a conviction of a felon in possession of ammunition based on control of the vehicle and corroborating witness testimony
The court found the officers were justified in temporarily detaining the plaintiffs to ascertain their identities and ensure safety
Our expert panel discusses officers’ opinions on critical issues currently impacting law enforcement including the criminal justice reforms that officers support and police officer job satisfaction levels
Decision unites Courts’ conservatives and liberals
How PDs can learn from past incidents to take safer steps forward
Responses from a Police1 survey of more than 1,000 LEOs should be a critical element of the national dialog concerning traffic stops
Springfield’s police commissioner praised officers for showing “incredible and courageous restraint”
Law enforcement officers involved in a recent shooting require support from the top to process potential trauma
Having a toolbox filled with effective tools to instantly stop and/or discourage resistance can de-escalate many a situation
Criminal investigation training, collaboration and technology all play a pivotal role
Officers were able to immediately begin life-saving measures for many of the wounded, including applications of tourniquets and chest seals
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A traffic stop turned bloody in a matter of seconds, leaving an officer to fight for his life
Bodycam video shows the officer trapped between the frame and door as the driver speeds off
The 1,931 stops put the NYPD on pace to record less than 8,000 such encounters this year
A cellphone video shows three women twerking on the hood and roof of a slow-moving CPD SUV
Sheriff Alex Villanueva said he was moved to act because of “the failures of local politicians in regard to the homelessness crisis”
Every contact you make – whether on- or off-duty – leaves an impression; here are 10 ways to leave a positive, professional impression
While attempting to confront a teenager driving a stolen SUV, the boy drove into him, running over the officer and breaking his leg
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A handful of officers from around the country opened up about ways the public is still supporting them, as well as why many officers are leaving the profession
Matthew Donoghue has been released from the hospital and Bill Cushing is expected to be released soon
The department, which does not usually release bodycam video during an investigation, did so due to “erroneous reports” about the attack
Your police K-9 unit is rolling to your location to assist in locating a suspect. Follow these steps for mission success
It is reported the suspect had ambushed the officers as they responded to the call
Synchronizing data with high-speed video programs provides a better understanding of the nature of pre-assault, assault and post-assault dynamics
Statutes define gang crime as involving persons committing crimes for the benefit of the gang. But what if the crime is committed by a lone wolf?
More officers on patrol and a new policing strategy were credited
This simple but effective tool is underutilized by too many officers
Police officials said they would work to determine if the incident was a possible hate crime
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