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.
In U.S. v. Turner, officers conducted a lawful warrantless protective sweep after exigent circumstances linked to a reported gunshot
Violence prevention is not only possible but also achievable through diligent collaboration, proactive intervention and a commitment to community safety
First responders need to prioritize mental health and seek help when needed
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
A $1.5 million approval is pending for the city of Birmingham to have a Real Time Crime Center
If a person commits a low-level crime to support an opiate addiction, they can avoid arrest if they are willing to enter a treatment program
Our readers shared the best advice they’ve received from their moms that they use on the job
From 2008 to 2017, more than half a million LEOs were assaulted—most by people using personal weapons. This trend points toward the need for safer contact and interview techniques
The man was arrested after sheriff’s deputies say he used red and blue lights installed on his vehicle’s grill to pull over an undercover detective
Here’s some of the best YouTube content geared toward LEOs
The app includes de-escalation techniques and five key strategies for dealing with someone having “a meltdown”
As the number of citizens diagnosed with high-functioning autism increases, LE interaction with these individuals is more likely
Legislators took a big step toward improving relations between LE and drivers diagnosed with communication disabilities, such as autism, PTSD and hearing impairments
This story is for any officer who has ever questioned if it’s worth being tied up for two hours with a DUI arrest
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss how things went from bad to worse in Charm City
Researchers examined the ability of law enforcement officers and civilians to detect objects in the hands of other people
There are myriad famous quotes that can be applied to law enforcement
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