Patrol Issues
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Two 911 calls, a suspicious route and a busted alibi helped officers intercept 32 pounds of methamphetamine on a South Dakota highway
Policing podcast profiles: ‘On Being a Police Officer’ podcast shares the raw truth behind the badge
What began as a civilian’s effort to support police during 2020’s civil unrest has grown into a powerful platform for officer storytelling
In U.S. v. Aquino Urraca, the 6th Circuit ruled a truck search was justified based on reasonable suspicion, overturning evidence suppression
Police Chief Chuck Lovell said he’s unsure which officers will do the work or how the bureau will pay for them
The Newhall shooting caused a change in tactics for the California Highway Patrol and agencies nationwide
Quality of life degrades with unenforced animal cruelty protections
Two armed men were firing at a group of people when three officers pulled up in an unmarked vehicle
And could significantly expand warrantless entries into homes
Officers Rudy Castillo and Joel Kaminsky used a fire extinguisher to smash the window
Currently, women make up 12% of sworn officers. The 30x30 Initiative is trying to change that
Gone in 60 seconds is how long it takes for an adept thief to steal a catalytic converter
Researchers are investigating the full spectrum of injuries that officers sustain while interacting, arresting, detaining, or pursuing suspects
Code enforcement officers play a key role in ensuring community safety while also facing significant safety risks themselves
“The next person you target may be a plainclothes New York City police officer, so think twice,” police officials warned
Hundreds of protesters tried to block police officers who were tasked with clearing the area
The court seemed likely Tuesday to allow tribal officers to stop and search non-members on tribal lands
Commissioner Dermot Shea says he plans to put undercover officers out as decoys
The Ballistic Helmet ATE from Hard Head Veterans is an affordable investment in officer safety
How some reform proposals are attempting to shift responsibility for violence from the offender to the officer
New project will identify effective conflict resolution strategies through video footage review of police encounters
Video shows someone opening the unlocked back door of the SUV
A veteran officer shares the memories of calls that stay with cops for the rest of their lives
Police are also bolstering community outreach efforts amid a surge in violence against Asian Americans, officials said
The move represents a reversal after city leaders in June voted to cut nearly $16 million from the police budget
The MR920 is based on the Glock 19 in operation, size and shape, while the new “duty role” DR920 is a full-size pistol similar to the Glock 17
Compelled identify statutes valid only when officers detain a suspect based upon reasonable suspicion
Officers will no longer respond to runaways, medical welfare checks and some traffic incidents, among others
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