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.
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Richland County Sheriff’s Department’s Elder Abuse Awareness Team aims to educate the public about the epidemic of elderly abuse in America
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Deaf drivers in New York City are getting a new tool meant to improve communication with police officers
California voters’ decision to reduce penalties for drug and property crimes in 2014 contributed to a jump in car burglaries, shoplifting and other theft
Union leaders said the Lafayette police department is facing a critical shortage of officers, which has been affecting response time
The $250,000 grant would help get 263 AEDs to police departments across the country
Since the September 11th attacks, police have been assessing terror threat levels and gathering intelligence from thousands of sources
The police department says Sgt. Anthony Mannino last week received its lifesaving award for his efforts
Police said the suspect “became violent” when officers approached him and “started punching the walls while yelling obscenities”
Minneapolis police ended the practice after revelations that nearly every person arrested in the stings was African-American
Lt. Gene Ryan said staffing levels are dangerously low, imposing risks on officers and citizens alike
There is never a “routine” day in law enforcement, and these videos prove it
Officers are now instructed to first attempt to de-escalate and mediate disturbances between property owners and accused offenders
Deputies said the man suffered a medical episode and believe the immediate first aid treatment given to him by the nurse, deputy and others, saved his life
A South Dakota sheriff waited a whole minute after polls closed to fire a deputy who undid his re-election bid this week
Jim and Doug are joined by Vallejo Police Lieutenant Jason Potts in a discussion about evidence-based policing
Patience exerts a powerful and primary influence not just in tactical operations, but in all aspects of policing
After a retired LEO told a trooper a story of how he helped deliver a baby in 1991, the trooper extended his hand and said: “My name is Michael Patterson, sir. Thank you for delivering me”
The measure would have given San Francisco officers more latitude in when they can TASER suspects
“It ended with a handshake and a hug. As promised,” Detective Joshua Fried said
Police said that a core group of about 10 people have been impersonating police across Genesee County, Michigan and fooling first responders since October 2015
The Broward County Sheriff’s Office received a hoax call about a hostage situation at the home
Sgt. Bennie Boles called the officers heroes and said the woman “would not be here today had they not acted so quickly”
The Center for the Study of the Drone estimated that the number of public safety agencies using drones has increased by 82 percent in the past year
Mayor Eric Garcetti announced that he has chosen Michel Moore as the 57th police chief of the department
“The fast action of the officers involved, and following through with Facebook, appears to have saved this man’s life,” Capt. Mark Bollinger said
The man was suspected in the Phoenix-area slayings that happened over three days
Chief Erika Shields said police body camera and other video is still available
Andrew Tornetta, accused of punching a police horse during a game, is suing police and the team, claiming assault, false imprisonment and defamation of character
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