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.
In Dimock v. City of Brooklyn Center, the court ruled warrantless entry and deadly force was lawful, citing exigent circumstances doctrine
In U.S. v. Turner, officers conducted a lawful warrantless protective sweep after exigent circumstances linked to a reported gunshot
Violence prevention is not only possible but also achievable through diligent collaboration, proactive intervention and a commitment to community safety
Having the appropriate range of tools and training helps guarantee the best outcome for all parties
The unit would work closely with an on-call investigative team
Changing people’s work schedules is a significant disruption to not only their lives but their families as well
While one of the primary responsibilities of patrol officers is traffic safety, not everyone you stop needs a ticket
The court framed its task as determining not whether officers used best police practices but whether they violated the subject’s rights under the Fourth Amendment
In a model study, officers are hacking their brain waves to see if they can improve critical thinking during violent encounters
Officers of varied skill levels can use ZOLL’s Mobilize Rescue kits to treat victims or even themselves, bridging the gap until EMS arrives
LEOs often interact with the same mentally ill individuals again and again. Here are three solutions for breaking the cycle.
“We’re getting hit hard in our communications bureau, as well as our patrol division.”
BART Senior Officer Eric Hofstein has spent years patrolling downtown stations, trying to assist people in crisis
Let’s decode the data from Police1’s State of the Industry survey to address this critical issue
Police officials said the officer is expected to fully recover
“I ordered the subject to stop and drop the weapon. He continued to walk toward me.”
Leaders have to exude an aura of control so the troops feel confident in going about doing their duty
Concepts to review and questions to answer during roll call and police training
“The counselors give us more tools to use, so we get the best possible outcome.”
A combination of factors enabled talking down an agitated subject in possession of two knives
Several incidents of vandalism and a victim at breaking point serves as a reminder of the value of persistence in policing
An officer recounts the reasoning behind his decision not to use deadly force
It is not a mystery why police officers – especially those still early in their careers – are choosing to leave urban policing or leave police work altogether
Murders and shootings are up, yet cities are reducing the number of officers responsible for investigating them
Are you prepared to respond if essential buildings such as city hall, courthouses and police stations are overrun by protesters?
Homicides were up compared to 2019, but essentially the same as 2018, Boston police noted
The Rollice case is the latest in a series of questionable decisions involving police shootings where lower courts examine officer pre-shooting conduct
Foot patrols are not a silver bullet, but when implemented in careful, thoughtful ways in violent crime hot spots, they can reduce and prevent violence
We must stop conflating broken windows policing with stop-and-frisk and zero tolerance
Training isn’t a cure for everything that ails modern policing, but it can do a better job of preparing police to deal with violent crime more effectively
We need “how and now” solutions to reverse trends and save lives
Looking for alternatives to arrest, police departments are using their 24/7 presence and regular contact with drug users to refer them to treatment
“This year, we will redouble our efforts to improve quality of life, better engage our young people and eliminate gang violence,” said NYPD Commissioner Shea
