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.
Tired of aching feet? A veteran officer shares expert-backed solutions to keep you moving, stay pain-free and perform at your best
Apply these principles to de-escalate confrontations, reduce complaints and increase cooperation
A driver’s attitude and history can influence the decision to issue a traffic ticket as much as traffic conditions and the infraction itself
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
Roswell Chief Rusty Grant said the two officers are now on paid administrative leave pending an internal investigation
When officers responded to a call about a busted water pipe at a home, they not only braved a spewing kitchen water pipe to turn it off, but they also stayed to clean up
The officers delivered food to the homeless woman and sang “Happy Birthday”
As more communities explore versions of “self-policing” or vigilantism, the police may not be summoned until situations become untenable
The burglar took a cellphone, a TV remote and a beer before realizing that he couldn’t find his way out
An Illinois officer resigned after facing criticism for not helping a woman who was being harassed for wearing a Puerto Rican flag shirt
San Jose police are rebuking their civilian watchdog for failing to warn the PD about a jailed suspect’s threats to shoot the next officers he encountered
The grant will provide funds to dedicate full-time officers to traffic enforcement, essentially paying the overtime costs for the additional manpower
“I am proud that these officers stepped in as if this child was a member of their own family,” Newark Public Safety Director Anthony F. Ambrose said
Authorities say a police officer made a daring leap to stop a crane truck after the intoxicated driver smashed into four vehicles and sped off
Officials say it’s possible the man died from having a heart attack while fleeing police due to his age
Dwight and Steven Hammond were convicted in 2012 of intentionally and maliciously setting fires on public lands
The ACLU of Wisconsin sued the department last year on behalf of a half-dozen people who claimed they were stopped once or multiple times since 2010
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