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.
Meet three black belt officers using martial arts to transform police training — locally, virtually and internationally
It can have a range of negative effects on both physical and mental health
The 8th Circuit ruled in U.S. v. Hamber that an officer lawfully extended a stop to frisk a sleeping driver in a high-crime area
We cannot allow officers to use outdated, ineffective and dangerous techniques
Several stores were looted and a police precinct attacked
Peter Manfredonia, 23, had been the subject of a six-day search involving several police agencies and the FBI
As this incident leads the news, it is imperative we identify lessons we can apply to training, policy and community relations
Videos show hundreds of protesters gathered in Minneapolis streets damaging police vehicles and property
State and federal authorities are investigating the arrest
Amy Cooper called police to report she was being threatened by “an African-American man”
Peter Manfredonia is connected with two homicides, a kidnapping and a home invasion in the last four days
Trooper George Baker, 33, was in a roadway removing a tire deflation device when he was struck by a Hammond police car
From chief to CHP officer to game warden, female cops patrol some of the most rural spots in the nation
While the arrival of a drug detector team was fortuitous in this case, the critical factor was that the trooper performed the business of the traffic stop in good order
The show had followed Willamson County deputies until August, when the county ended their contract. The sheriff then signed a new agreement without county approval
The clarity, consistency and credibility of internal messaging was particularly important during this event
Police officers have myriad unique opportunities to positively influence America’s children
It would be convenient for police to say, “Fire is the fire department’s problem,” but that’s often not the case
Should all able-bodied sworn officers be placed in uniform into field operations until the orders are rescinded?
By deploying speaker-equipped drones, a California PD reduced the time it took to communicate with 26 homeless encampments from 2 days to 3 hours
The past speaks to us, if we only listen, and teaches us critical lessons about dealing with highly mobile killers
When asked if agencies had conducted training in the COVID decrees and explained the penalties for violations and enforcement procedures, more than 60% said no
Shelter-in-place orders are keeping children in their homes, which is where the majority of abuse and domestic violence occurs
The community caretaking doctrine requires the court to balance individual privacy interests and the need for the caretaking activity
The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care had previously only recommended three tourniquets in its guidelines
Survey aims to find out how you and your agencies are handling the new pandemic-driven restrictions that have surfaced in many states
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham ordered residents of Gallup to remain home except for emergencies and blocked roads leading in and out of town to nonessential travel
Over the past several weeks, we asked our audience a series of questions about the COVID-19 pandemic
The show had followed Willamson County deputies until August, when the county ended their contract. The sheriff then signed a new agreement without county approval
Police leaders across the nation are working to balance enforcement priorities while ensuring the safety and well-being of their personnel
Kalamazoo County’s finances and manpower will be strained to keep social distancing enforced on the water, the sheriff said
With schools closed, many SROs have been reassigned, but staying in touch with students is still important
Best practices and numerous court admonishments prescribe that an agency has a written vehicle inventory policy.
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