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.
By giving officers real-time access to video, RTCCs are turning in-progress calls into solved cases and helping agencies close investigations faster and more safely
Nikki North, RTCC manager at the Flagler County (Fla.) Sheriff’s Office, shares how mutual respect and early involvement are key to successful communication
In Dimock v. City of Brooklyn Center, the court ruled warrantless entry and deadly force was lawful, citing exigent circumstances doctrine
Increasingly, motorists in states where marijuana is legal in some form are pushing back when police insist on a search
What some civilians and LE critics perceive as an act of reckless disregard for life, is often merely the product of physiology – specifically, reaction time
Being told to f-off or anything similar may be evidence of poor breeding, but is also the burden of today’s public servants
The PD over the years has stepped up its overtime spending in the face of national headlines highlighting Chicago’s violence problem
Some jurisdictions have been sued by people filmed on the show, and others have reported impeded investigations, LEOs being distracted in dangerous situations, and negative publicity
The friction surrounding Daniel Pantaleo’s firing comes amid a rash of incidents involving members of the public attacking police officers
These shootings show just how difficult it can be for law enforcement to stop a highly mobile killer
The encounter began when three uniformed officers on patrol in an unmarked car spotted a man in a mask
Every small detail about a suspect’s behavior and an officer’s responsive actions must be preserved on the record
Concerned about a spike in young people using meth or other illegal drugs, residents have vowed to confront suspected dealers en masse
Cumberland County’s police departments are focusing on other means of deterring drunk driving, such as roving patrols
Since the Feb. 15 shooting in which a gunman killed five employees and shot and wounded five police officers, Cebulski has been slowly on the mend
A large crowd “aggressively interfered” with the officers as they issued citations for drinking alcohol
From bike patrols focused on eliminating distracted driving to “walk-and-talk” foot patrols, Norwood PD brings together cops with the community
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss the anti-police sentiment that doesn’t seem to be going away
Meanwhile, the PBA approved “no confidence” resolutions for Mayor Bill de Blasio and Commissioner James O’Neill
Officer Matt Jacobsen of the Portland Police Bureau Neighborhood Response Team is credited for building trust with the victims, leading to the arrest
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
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