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.
Tough shifts demand tough feet — fix the pain now or it’ll take you out later
Drones can deliver lifesaving devices in as little as 70 seconds; in critical situations like overdoses, cardiac arrests or drownings, those seconds can mean the difference between life and death
Many times officers deny the stress they are experiencing for fear of being viewed as weak or not being able to handle their job
Trafficked individuals can prove to be a great resource if handled kindly and with finesse
Given the many hats modern law enforcement officers wear, it’s arguably one of the most difficult jobs to execute perfectly
Every day we have the opportunity to transform public perception through our consistent, professional service
San Diego police Capt. Scott Wahl said the program could help stabilize lives and connect people with services
Audio sensors captured about 40 or more incidents of gunfire shortly after the system was activated, but only one or two were reported to authorities
The increase in homicides come amid fears a series of new bail and court procedure reforms could cause crime to spike in 2020
A group of males had been filming a music video in an office parking lot when shots were fired
‘I am just 1 of 1,700 officers who do this kind of work every day,’ wrote Chief Ed Kraus in a statement
This is the fifth year in a row “Charm City” has reported more than 300 killings
Delays in implementation of some reforms are due to a lack of resources, staff
This is the fifth year in a row “Charm City” has reported more than 300 killings
Police1 publishes a lot of content every year – here are some professional changes to make based on articles penned in 2019
From the LEOSA Reform Act to police use of CBD oils, here are some of the most popular Policing Matters podcasts of the year
When equipped with cellular broadband, a smartwatch can serve as a standalone communications device
Just as with the Midland and Odessa shootings earlier this year, the Jersey City shooting hints at a vexing problem for law enforcement ‒ countering mobile killers
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss policing alongside hostile prosecutors
Two incidents, 20 years apart, demonstrate the perils of early release of inmates
Officers across the country are inventing products that solve everyday challenges in policing
Police get thousands of calls for shoplifting, domestic violence incidents, public drunkenness, and other misbehavior that spikes for about 72 hours on either side of Thanksgiving
A veteran officer recounts several encounters where the sturdy knife in his pocket made a big difference
The initiative is designed to address the underreporting of hate crimes and hate incidents by increasing public trust in reporting these crimes
Setina’s new prisoner transport and cargo management system combination offers an aftermarket storage solution without the need for modifications to the vehicle
Jim and Doug discuss how lack of sleep impacts effectiveness on the job and what agencies can do to help
How to assess whether the threat you are focusing on is less than the threat from your surroundings
Cops and citizens could become victims of these new statutes if due process and other fundamental liberties are violated
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss the various challenges facing police officers on the final night of October
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- The role of the ‘safety officer’ in police work