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.
You are not going to change or save the world, but you will make a difference in the lives of individuals who need you at a moment’s notice
Cops want to be part of the solution to the problems and challenges they face – maybe leaders and politicians should be willing to listen to the people doing the real work
Shooting to wound might seem like a humane option, but this article explains why it’s not viable based on science, law, and tactics
Police said two armed suspects appeared to have fired indiscriminately into the crowd, striking ten people
The court ruled that the supporters can sue San Jose and its police for allegedly putting them in danger and then failing to protect them
Officials said the agency is misusing the information to conduct sweeps in which otherwise law-abiding immigrants are also being caught up
Among the proposed reforms are requiring that officers issue a verbal warning before any use of force
Officers were upset with the message from a movement promoted by the new CEO of the Dallas Mavericks
Police said the man reached for the cop’s gun during the attack
The two officers were previously placed on administrative leave after video of the traffic stop surfaced online
Almost all of the Fort Wayne LEOs who are working extra hours as coaches and officials said it’s a way to give back to those who guided them when they were growing up
A passionate foot patrol officer can impact a beat positively by improving the public perception of an agency
A man narrowly avoided being struck by a train after a rookie officer ran down the tracks and shouted “Hey Bud! Hey Move!” and “Stop the train!”
Officials defended the way the LAPD uses data to fight crime after some said the methods are biased against minorities
Police said the women stole 148 pairs from a Lululemon store and that they could be responsible for more thefts
Boston police veteran William G. Gross made history when he was named the city’s first black police commissioner
While many Police1 readers consider revolvers to be quaint relics of a bygone era, there are some key advantages to using a snubby as your backup gun
While the ACLU continues to attack police use of “stop and frisk,” history shows that aggressive and focused policing substantially reduces crime
The DOJ characterized the sheriff’s purchase of a Dodge Charger Hellcat as “extravagant”
A man shot his grandmother before running into a Trader Joe’s supermarket and held dozens of people hostage
Officer Jill Kidik was critically injured after being stabbed in the neck while responding to a tenant-landlord dispute in May
San Jose’s civilian police watchdog continues to absorb criticism, with the mayor joining the latest chorus of calls questioning his impartiality
A deputy responded to a call at a gym for an alleged assault, but it turns out a man called police because he was fouled hard while playing basketball
The video shows officers getting into a struggle with the suspect as they tried to pry the child from her arms
The paramedics came to the aid last month of a police officer knocked to the ground by a man who was pummeling him with punches while yelling “I’m going to kill you”
The city is searching for a new commissioner following the resignation of Darryl De Sousa, who was charged with failing to file federal tax documents
Law enforcement leadership, corrections leadership and policymakers need to reevaluate their strategy for implementing gang prevention programs
A college student who walked 20 miles to work after his car broke down was gifted a new vehicle, and it all started after he was helped by a group of cops
Jose Gilberto Rodriguez, a felon who spent decades in prison before being released last year, is linked to the deaths of three people
The case is being closely watched by law enforcement and safety advocates
The tortoise walking down the middle of a Florida road was racking up numerous traffic infractions
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