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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. Suspect contacts, witness interviews, foot pursuits, citizen complaints, angry sergeants, and endless report writing are day-to-day activities for a patrol officer who knows that the “routine” is anything but routine.
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May 20, 2013

Mall cop fights woman for taking pictures on mall property

People taking pictures of an accident that happened in a ravine near Ohio Valley Mall were asked by the mall cop to stop taking pictures of the incident. The argument quickly became heated, and a physical altercation ensued.
May 14, 2013

Strong Leather at Shot Show 2013

Strong Leather at Shot Show 2013
May 07, 2013

Concealed Carry Weapons at Shot Show 2013!

Dave Smith talks to Kate Woolstenhulme about the latest in designer bags for both women and men.
May 07, 2013

High Risk Traffic Stops

Dave Smith discusses a variety of traffic stops that create high risk conditions and the importance of remembering your training in those situations.
April 26, 2013

P1 Roll Call: Boston aftermath & lessons; 'Not Today' in Ft. Worth

For the week of April 26, Dave Smith recaps the Boston bombing manhunt, discusses the foiled Canadian railway terror plot, and discusses the 23% increase in LODDs so far in 2013 - plus, check out this week's 'Not Today' moment from Ft. Worth, Texas.
April 12, 2013

P1 Weekly Update for 04/12/2013

In this week's update, Dave Smith talks about several LODDs that were caused by heart attacks in the past weeks, the hostage crisis in which 4 firefighters were held captive, and a stabbing rampage at a Texas community college that left 14 students wounded.
April 11, 2013

Florence Police Pursuit (Through our Eyes)

Florence Police Motor Officer Troy Gurley attempted to stop a vehicle driven by Justin O. Sanders, 24, for traffic violations. The vehicle refused to stop. Mr. Sanders led police on a chase through the City of Florence.
April 11, 2013

Police crack down on drunken golf cart drivers

It's a danger that is unique to one Fayette County city: drunken drivers cruising in their golf carts.
April 09, 2013

Traffic Stops - Control your Risk Factors

Dave Smith discusses the risks of "routine" traffic stops and the dangers that they present. He illustrates how to assess the situation and mitigate these risks.



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