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.
The 8th Circuit upheld officers’ use of force in Aden v. City of Bloomington, citing Graham factors and qualified immunity
A well-placed duty knife can be the difference between survival and tragedy
Across the country, police departments face historic staffing shortages while a highly trained, willing workforce stands ready — retired police officers
This election is sure to be a hotly contested one, with passions running high on both sides
Street encounter training must be constantly evaluated and frequently rehearsed
Being a good communicator is not just about making your voice heard
The court cited several actions by officers that showed they were conceivably trying to mitigate a suspect’s discomfort and breathing difficulty
Besides practicing good hand hygiene and keeping current with your vaccinations, N-95 masks can be used to provide protection from airborne droplet diseases
A candid journey through the rookie years of a Las Vegas Metropolitan PD cop
Agencies have many choices to select from if considering moving from a duty belt to a load-bearing vest
From speed traps to self-initiated stops, traffic enforcement is a big part of policing
The Anaheim PD’s John sting underscores the pervasive nature of the demand side of prostitution – one prong of the pernicious problem of human sex trafficking
The coyote first attacked a state road worker and then bit the officer when he tried to intervene
Even in legal states like California, marijuana dispensaries are mostly all-cash businesses
The video of a police officer who survived being hit by a train while pursuing a suspect provides an opportunity to review principles of situational awareness
Just as officers should always have a backup plan, they should always have backup gear
You never know what you’ll see during a career in law enforcement
Sheriff Justin Smith said he won’t serve a petition against a university police officer, calling it a ‘fraud’ in a post online
Multiple roadway LODDs in early 2020 are tragic reminders of the importance of time, distance and shielding to reduce hot zone risk
A vehicle crossed a median and crashed into the officer and firefighters as they worked a wreck
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
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