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.
Multiagency peer support teams provide confidential, compassionate support across agency lines; learn how they enhance well-being
The Terry stop is a versatile law enforcement tool for officers, but we must be aware of the hazards in these contacts and use tactics to mitigate them
From reasonable suspicion to courtroom scrutiny, here’s what officers need to know about executing Terry stops properly
Do law enforcement leaders really understand what their line officers deal with on a daily basis?
Sophia Wilansky was injured during a violent clash between protesters and police during the months-long protest of the Dakota Pipeline
Jim and Doug explore reasons why the reporting of hate crimes is seemingly on the rise
In 2017, California experienced one of the largest person-to-person hepatitis A outbreaks in the country – here’s what you need to know to protect yourself
Walking the beat is a fundamental element to community policing
If you know more criminals on your beat than citizens you protect, that’s a problem – here are four ways to remedy that
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The unmanned eye-in-the-sky is the latest wrinkle in the NYPD’s ever-evolving plan to keep revelers safe
Dash camera footage shows the officer approaching the tracks with the crossing gate still raised
Portland police want to hire someone to develop an action plan to guide police responses to the homeless community
From lip sync battles to policing the homeless to immigration enforcement, 2018 was a big year for issues in law enforcement
Concerning behaviors include acts of physical aggression, abuse (emotional, sexual, physical, financial, or psychological), stalking, drug abuse and bullying
What challenges will law enforcement face in 2019?
It can be a struggle for today’s police leaders to connect officers with their mission as they field questions like, “Does anyone care?”
Making the most of your CAD capabilities improves efficiency and officer safety
The constant advance of technology is providing key tools to improve situational awareness for police officers
The officer plays Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” as another man laughs and jams along
Assistant Chief Paul Stokes said the new version of the unit initially will focus on street-level prostitution, human trafficking and gambling in illegal game rooms
The court’s ruling recognizes the life-threatening dynamics involved in split-second confrontations between police and aggressive suspects
State and local leaders developed a targeted, collaborative program to address homelessness, drug and criminal activity spiraling out of control in Salt Lake City
In Philadelphia, police often race shooting victims to the hospital rather than wait for paramedics. Experts in trauma and policing say more cities should consider it.
There was a clear winner when university researchers investigated the health benefits of load-bearing vests versus duty belts
The advent of cloud-based and Wi-Fi services means that radio fleet managers can now “push” changes in a relatively short time
Last year a man driving a pickup truck killed eight people and seriously injured 11 others
Just as police planners would engage with schools and workplaces, they should engage proactively with houses of worship
Sit-lie laws prohibit sitting or lying on the sidewalk
“This is community policing on steroids,” Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said
The officers saved some to eat and handed out the rest to the area’s homeless
In any given year, roughly half of all police-involved shootings take place from or around vehicles – find out the steps agencies can take to harden vehicles to protect officers from attack
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- The importance of radio discipline on ‘officer down’ calls
- Defensive tactics training: The elbow strike is a match for the snatch
- Video: Albuquerque officer shoots undercover cop 9 times in drug bust gone wrong
- Man’s request for body cams has Wash. PDs rethinking use
- Dealing with the stress of criminal investigation: ‘It gets to you’