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.
Watching for the little things, patience pays off when building a solid intoxication investigation case
By tracking metrics like use of force, sick leave and highly emotional envents, early intervention systems help agencies spot at-risk officers and provide proactive wellness support
If you feel you are policing in an untenable environment, avoid doing anything rash and irreversible without first considering all your options
‘They took responsibility and expressed real regret for their actions,’ said Governor Kate Brown
Bodycam video shows deputies stopping the man as he attempted to breach a security checkpoint
Roving ‘strike teams’ will enforce state guidelines, but the move raises questions for local law enforcement
Multiple shots were reported fired near the food court in the mall
The Kansas City officer’s shooting was the second in the city to injure an officer on July 2
“It’s a very unique case and very rare,” said a Spokane Regional Health District spokesperson
Another Kansas City officer was shot earlier that day in a separate incident
“They’re my cops. This is my city and I don’t want you stabbing them,” the good Samaritan said
Last month, three police unions unveiled a national police reform agenda intended to improve outcomes between officers and the community they serve
With law enforcement blamed for society’s ills and the future of policing uncertain, officers face new traumas and total exhaustion
Collaborative responses are the most successful at efficiently using resources and driving down the homeless population when properly implemented
Suspects have a lot of reasons for getting things down low
The cuts will reduce the number of officers to a level not seen for more than a decade
If you are a good cop, who in these bad times is thinking of quitting law enforcement, don’t just resign, but relocate and renew yourself and your career
When asked about their thoughts on leaving law enforcement, only a third said they will ‘remain on the job as long as possible’
Superintendent David Brown said he plans to flood the city’s streets in an effort to avoid a repeat of recent bloody weekends
“By shooting an incapacitated, injured person who was not moving, and who was laying on his knife, the police officers crossed a ‘bright line’ and can be held liable.”
The majority who called in sick worked downtown, where protests have had their largest presence
Deputy Stone was eating lunch alone when three teenagers handed him a note
As a police officer, martial artist and defensive tactics instructor, I have never learned, taught, or used what I would call a “chokehold”
Stark County Sheriff George Maier said the move robs police of a crime-fighting tool long used to find stolen cars, wanted suspects and vehicles used in crimes
A new rule prevents officers involved in using deadly force from reviewing bodycam footage before completing an initial police report
The shooter circled the parking lot of the Walmart distribution center four times before crashing into the building with his vehicle and opening fire with a rifle
Video posted on social media appeared to show a man opening fire into the park where the protest was being held as people scrambled for cover
The issue of use of force and public cooperation are inexorably linked
Following a month of protests, firings, criminal charges and a chief’s resignation, there were reports of a high number of Atlanta police ‘call outs’
An apology is needed as my generation failed to lead courageously into difficult topics and conversations
We must address some critical issues of grave importance to the survival of our honorable profession
For most officers, our ‘why’ is to live a life of service to others
The legislation creates a $25,000 personal liability ceiling for officers found liable for state constitutional violations
