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.
Get your police officers to talk about tactics to keep names off the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial wall
The April 28 directive expands legal protections, reduces oversight burdens and repositions federal support to strengthen police operations
In U.S. v. Pinder, the 10th Circuit questioned a car search and discovery of evidence under the search-incident-to-arrest doctrine
‘The magnitude of societal issues has far exceeded what law enforcement and mental health providers can effectively address alone.’
There’s a lot of officers who’ve only handled their issued firearm and could use a little training on how to safely unload revolvers
This get healthy, stay healthy guide for law enforcement helps both agencies and officers build a framework for emotional wellness
As the cop was apprehending a suspect, the fire chief pulled out a gun and pointed it in their direction, the affidavit states
The integration of the two technologies will get first responders detailed information about the crash before they arrive on scene
What you need to do in order to keep your Glock pistol safely running
In court, whether BWC video captures a complete or just a partial recording of a force event has “a profound impact” on an accused officer’s fate
A high-ranking state trooper traveling through the area was able to pull the woman away from oncoming traffic
The department is projected to spend $25 million over five years for 5,200 cameras
Police responded to shut down the party, which had between 300 and 400 attendees
Like all stereotypes, the idea that all cops are uncaring, tyrannical bullies is inherently flawed
This case demonstrates what the Supreme Court envisioned when creating the qualified immunity defense
We must consider the research when designing strategies to reduce crime and disorder while maintaining the trust and confidence of the public we serve
The gunman came to the restaurant apparently at the request of his girlfriend who was angry about the wait, according to reports
Agency leaders have a responsibility to their people and the public to ensure officers have safety equipment that will actually work when the chips are down
Responding officers demonstrated excellent use of the WIN principle throughout the call
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?
