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.
A driver’s attitude and history can influence the decision to issue a traffic ticket as much as traffic conditions and the infraction itself
Never underestimate the value of officer presence on ensuring your time in court is successful
From crisis calls to tactical decision-making, discover how to apply de-escalation effectively while balancing officer safety, public trust and evolving policies
The court bypassed the issue of whether the stop was a legitimate welfare check
All vehicles were unoccupied; no officers or passersby were injured
There were three homicides over the weekend compared to 12 and eight the previous two weekends
The suspect’s father was watching when the traffic stop turned violent and went to the officer’s aid
A survey of more than 200 Illinois agencies found that the pandemic had impacted police training, officer safety and community outreach
Specialized squads are being scrutinized for potential cuts and must prove their worth
Hundreds of thousands of good-hearted, well-trained officers choose to stand between the righteous citizenry and danger
St. Petersburg fire union officials voiced concerns about the safety of firefighters and paramedics responding to some calls without police protection
Study reviewed how 18 common types of calls changed in 10 large U.S. agencies
Police Chief Joseph Madden said the business cooperated and the incident didn’t involve other workers
Association President Ken Casaday is telling members they should stop active enforcement because it’s what the public seems to want
Sometimes cops save lives and sometimes cops change lives. That is what happened to me.
The research is focused on improving LEO safety, health and wellness
You know that dashcam video can enhance officer safety and police transparency, but do you know how to choose which system is right for your department?
After receiving a call about a kangaroo running loose, Fort Lauderdale police officers managed to capture the roo and place him in a squad car
The officer was initially charged with manslaughter and later fired
“I got the feeling I needed to search the subject again.”
John Rabago threatened to beat the man and stuff his face in a toilet if he didn’t lick the urinal, said U.S. District Judge Leslie Kobayashi
Officers around the country are experiencing the pain their decision to be a cop is now causing their loved ones
An activist’s call for cops to live within the communities they police has received millions of views online
Officers will be required to document their attempts to de-escalate a situation in all incidents, whether or not they end with force being used
All cops should embrace the concept of ‘random irregularity’ while on patrol
Some of the reforms being proposed nationwide seem more like fantasy than realistic goals for rural law enforcement
When a subject tells you they can’t breathe, it should be understood as a nontrivial indication that something might be seriously wrong
Two officers were trying to arrest a suspect in a Bronx neighborhood amid a growing crowd
The shooting left two dead, including the gunman, and at least four others injured
The Daphne Police Department called the situation ‘unfortunate’
The protesters knocked repeatedly on the doors and windows of the precinct while others blocked the street out front
The city will increase the number of police on more than 20 streets and city housing projects and organize ‘neighborhood walks’ with community leaders
Hundreds of complaint calls, disturbances and mostly verbal arguments have been reported over masks
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