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.
Some adrenaline rushes fade. Others stay with you for life. A veteran cop explains which moments never leave — and why they matter
Excessive radio chatter isn’t harmless — it clogs dispatch, weakens decision-making and can put officers at risk when the air should be clear
Effective instructors require ongoing development, real-world problem-solving skills and legal articulation — not just a certificate on file
Solo patrols, delayed backup and underfunding top the list of officer safety concerns in Police1’s latest ‘What Cops Want’ survey
National campaign asks law enforcement agencies to register marine and patrol units for July 4 – 6 enforcement effort
Quick action by Paramedic Gabrielle Pride and Officer Taylor Gibbons cleans, saves and re-homes the animal
Court reaffirms Graham totality standard giving officers legal clarity
The 11th Circuit affirms an officer’s shooting of an armed bystander during an active shooter incident at an Alabama mall
The 10th Circuit denied qualified immunity to deputies who made a warrantless entry and allowed a K-9 to bite the resident
Researchers say untreated addiction in the home heightens risks for kids and calls for earlier intervention
Wellness isn’t a checkbox — it’s a culture — and it’s one we build together
The 10th Circuit ruled the bullet seizure during surgery was lawful, justified by medical consent under the Fourth Amendment
Dr. Cynthia Lum shares how officers can use research, tools and teamwork to build sustainable, proactive strategies that deter crime and improve job satisfaction
Using first person makes your reports more clear and easy to read
There are some simple ways you can improve your police reports without having to go back to school
Discover how DFR programs improve response times, enhance officer safety and provide critical real-time intelligence — making drone deployment a smart move for modern policing
One suspect struck a Washington State Patrol cruiser and crashed into a ditch, while the other was tracked into Seattle and arrested with helicopter support
The suspect, a 10-time convicted felon, opened fire during a pursuit before fleeing on foot, Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders said
Nearly half of officers say their safety is frequently or always compromised due to understaffing — and they’re feeling the strain
Download this in-depth analysis of Police1’s State of the Industry survey on the rise in assaults on officers and the operational gaps leaving them exposed
Training in the top mount position gives officers the skills to stay in control, limit a subject’s access to weapons and respond effectively if a struggle escalates
Crime analyst and former CIA officer Jeff Asher breaks down why FBI crime data falls short, what the Realtime Crime Index can offer and how agencies can improve intelligence with better systems
It only takes one ethically flawed decision to devastate your personal life and police career
Citizen police academies are typically offered once a year, free of charge, to civilians 18 and older with no criminal history
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
This could be the year we finally drop below 100 line-of-duty deaths — a goal many once believed was out of reach
The ambush killings of Officers Anthony Wallace and Matthew Tokuoka gave recruits a sobering introduction to the reality of sacrifice in policing
Resources for a successful start to a law enforcement career, from the academy physical test and beyond
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
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