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.
Dive into these captivating stories and real-life experiences shared by law enforcement officers
From odor-fighting sprays to heavy-duty hangers, discover the tools that make maintaining your gear easier and more effective
A sharp-eyed police officer interrupted a mailbox break-in outside a post office, uncovering a potential identity theft scheme and saving hundreds from becoming victims
The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office Auxiliary Unit frees up deputies from routine duties so they can handle more serious calls for service
While the OODA loop can be used daily, it truly enhances tactical incident response
Jim and Doug discuss how actions such as the firing of Dan Pantaleo fan the flames of the continuing trend of de-motivation and de-policing in America
The first known scientific evaluation of an LE crash prevention program demonstrates significantly lower crash and injury rates - especially among patrol officers
The war of words between the city’s police unions and NYPD brass continues
Nearly a decade after a fatal officer-involved shooting, a jury ruled that Sergeant Daron Wyatt did not use excessive or unreasonable deadly force
Can officers avoid contacting the suspected person if they believe the caller was acting out of their own bias toward someone’s appearance?
Some small and midsize law enforcement agencies across the state have stopped responding to certain calls because of the potential dangers
The multi-dimensional approach of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) eliminates design flaws that contribute to crime
What is the proper response when a police officer is asked to leave an eating establishment?
Police, fire and EMS personnel need to prepare for being asked to leave a restaurant, coffee shop or grocery store
In his manifesto, the El Paso killer left some valuable information for law enforcement to consider about his preparation for the attack
We damage the law enforcement profession when we drive in a careless manner and with disregard for the very laws we enforce
When pet dogs are shot by police, this can erode public trust and legitimacy and result in increased risks to bystanders and officers
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss the incident and the online outrage that followed
Civilians need to understand that these are thinly veiled attacks on law and order, not playful fun
The former leader of the New Orleans police force, Michael Harrison became Baltimore’s police commissioner in March
Although uncomfortable to do, always thoroughly search the crotch of a prisoner
Cophateists are people who, at their best, create difficulties for law enforcement and, at their worst, pose a deadly threat to officers in this country
Recent news stories show an increasing trend of exclusionary behavior by businesses toward police
There is a great teaching moment that is at risk of being squandered by law enforcement
Patrol vehicles seem to be getting smaller and smaller. Do cops have enough space?
A lawsuit challenging an unusual Virginia law that allows police to arrest and jail people designated as “habitual drunkards” was reinstated Tuesday
Chief Michel Moore said he is working to eliminate thousands of old warrants for minor offenses in the coming weeks as part of a solution to help get people off the streets
Union says the police officers “came away from the meeting feeling heard and respected”
The move aims to serve as both a crime prevention and community policing tactic
An employee reportedly asked six police officers to leave or change their location in one of the company’s shops
More than 1,500 extra officers are hitting the streets, parks and lakefront
Patrolling in the summer months can have some additional challenges
It is hard to believe that in 2019, there are still law enforcement agencies failing to provide basic equipment and training for their officers