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.
Patrol officers’ reports are the foundation of the successful investigation and prosecution of a crime, so make sure you’re giving your report the attention it requires
Many officers tend to rest or conceal their hands in or on their outer vest during non-threatening encounters, but does this impact reaction time?
Do you have a leader within your department that’s capable of turning your team into an elite unit? Try looking in the mirror
The officer suffered minor burns, police said
A suspect who was sitting in the back of the patrol car was shot multiple times, officials said
Bojangles management apologized to the officer and said it’s “working closely with local law enforcement”
Officers found several dug up gravesites and broken headstones at the scene
On the first traffic stop I made alone it never crossed my mind that ‘Malarkey’ probably wasn’t the driver’s name
The new in-car video system from Motorola Solutions makes it easy to capture video from the vehicle, including recording after the fact
A recent survey finds officers with 5-10 years of service may be at great risk for adverse mental health and diminished work productivity
New research finds a significant relationship between muzzle position and the likelihood of making a shooting-decision error
A new call system isn’t imminent, but mental health officials have been directed to start identifying ways to shift mental health crisis calls away from police
The initial order limited time each day for when certain officers assigned to the city’s patrol districts can work the streets to instead focus on downtown
A co-author of the study says the reason for the uptick could be a mix of two variables: widespread civil unrest and the pandemic
Recent incidents in Colorado have brought prehospital ketamine administration and police/EMS interactions under debate
To make up for the loss of district officers, the Community Safety Team, a new unit tasked with responding to flare-ups in violence, has about 500 officers available, said police Superintendent David Brown
A collection of highlights from Police1 and LSU’s expansive survey
Police1 and Louisiana State University (LSU) asked officers from across the country to share their opinions
The promise of less crime and calls for service that would accompany legalization of marijuana remains unfulfilled
The suspect grabs the officer’s firearm, pistol-whips the cop and points the gun at him, security video shows
While there is insufficient data to determine the true impact of legalized marijuana on crime, the traffic data offers a clear correlation
As with all high-risk law enforcement activities, training and preparation is essential
Interim Chief Adrian Diaz said 100 officers previously working inside precinct buildings will be back out on patrol over the next few days
This diversely useful tool is made of quality materials that the average officer can afford
There is a lot of great gear on the market aimed at improving officer safety using the latest technologies
During a time of scarce fiscal resources, thinking outside of the box can help agencies fund special projects
While it is technically ‘possible’ that an individual officer could face personal liability, the odds are pretty slim
Understanding community care, emergency aid and exigent circumstances will help officers make better legal and tactical decisions
Paramount in the grand jury’s findings was that although the warrant contained a ‘no-knock’ provision, it was not served in that manner
A pilot program will see mental health clinicians respond along with police officers to mental health emergencies in San Mateo County
A letter sent to all York County fire, EMS and police chiefs stated first responders must perform nonemergency communications tasks themselves until staffing issues are resolved
By law and by department policy, officers are required to intercede in certain circumstances
The objective of the program was to divert people from jail and connect them with treatment where possible
