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.
An officer’s raw, heartfelt poem sheds light on the silent battle with PTSD — read how one LEO found healing and hope through the darkest nights
From search-and-rescue operations to traffic monitoring, here are 11 innovative uses of drones in modern policing.
Read author Cynthia Brown’s description of her book, which profiles 15 NYPD heroes
Passerby watches suspect stab victim in chest, pursues while on phone with police
Man tells cops they’ll “have to shoot” seconds before being TASERed
Citizens who assist officers during difficult arrests instead of filming them will receive $500
The program provided those engaged in violent activity, at risk of committing violent acts or victims of violence with “life coaches” to guide them away from future harm
Automatically and securely upload all your BWC and audio evidence into the cloud where it becomes instantly correlated with your RMS, and ready to store, manage and share
The court ruled that an officer’s use of deadly force was objectively reasonable because of the threat of death presented by an unarmed man
A 5-minute-long dashcam video released by the Ohio State Highway Patrol shows the man dangerously weaving through traffic
Attorney Mildred O’Linn said the court’s decision was “worth millions in governmental immunity to cities and counties”
The girl was taken into custody and is being housed in a youth detention center in the state
Authorities say Jason Stoker was blamed for the death because he didn’t comply with the officer’s orders and was driving at a high speed
Former Balch Springs officer Roy Oliver said he and his partner feared for their lives when the car carrying the teens sped past them
As temperatures rise, common sense declines as evidenced in this recent set of cop-related headlines
The largest sheriff’s office in Texas has launched a telepsychiatry pilot program to connect deputies in the field with counselors and psychiatrists via iPads
It is imperative that defensive tactics instructors discuss the mindset and emotional control officers need to survive this scenario
When the Corvallis Police Department moved away from everyday use of shotguns in favor of patrol rifles, the shotguns were repurposed for use as less-lethal weapons
An ambush of any kind is the most dangerous threat you will ever face on the street – even the strongest and most alert officers are at risk
The move comes after a burst of gun violence over the weekend left at least 11 dead and around 70 wounded
A holistic system reduces the delays and pitfalls of mismatched technology
The grant will fund body cameras for the EPPD Crisis Intervention Team Unit and the DWI unit
Crusadism is a type of defense mechanism in which people deal with their pain by distracting themselves through productive and prosocial behavior
There are some common phrases that can escalate situations and generally counter an officer’s effort to effectively communicate
A man determined to become a police officer and provide for his family shed more than 100 pounds to achieve his goal
Officers who establish strong supportive resources before a critical incident are less likely to have difficulties after the incident
Experts said the printers are very expensive and the gun themselves tend to disintegrate quickly
K-9 Midas was in his vehicle kennel when the cruiser’s air conditioner stopped operating
Sleep disorders are twice as prevalent in officers compared to the general public, with sleep apnea the most notable sleep disorder
On Saturday, police said three thieves walked into the aquarium with a baby stroller and stole the 16-inch female shark
The union representing ICE employees urged the mayor to end his ban on city police helping ICE workers who have faced hostility from pro-immigrant activists
The officers on the force said they regret leaving the town without coverage, but have no other choice because their own safety has been put at risk