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.
Departments and officers should factor in citizen concerns, the U.S. Flag Code and the First Amendment in their decision
Get your cops to talk about tactics to keep names off the Memorial wall
Lt. Dan Marcou highlights how leadership is demonstrated through both actions and words
The court determines the permissibility of a warrant that allowed for the search of a cloud account with no time limitation
Under Elizabeth PD Chief Giacommo Sacca’s leadership, the department has embraced the vital role of accreditation in modern policing
Unraveling the strategy and impact of protesters using “sleeping dragons,” and the nuanced law enforcement approaches to safely manage these challenges
Understanding the behavior and ideology of sovereign citizens is crucial for ensuring the safety of law enforcement officers, especially during traffic stops
The choice of technology investments must reflect not just the vision of leadership but also the insights and needs of the officers on the ground
Will your recording have a soundtrack? If so, what does that soundtrack say about you as a person and as a police officer?
How law enforcement agencies from California, Oregon, Washington, Hawaii and Alaska are joining forces to address critical public safety issues and advocate for meaningful legislative reform
Tune in for tomorrow’s all-new episode, where host Jim Dudley talks with Brian Marvel about the formation of the West Coast Law Enforcement Coalition
Uncover the power of accurate skill evaluation to safeguard true competency and minimize risks
Chief Michel Moore and an internal LAPD review board found the officer, Oswaldo Pedemonte, had broken from policy when he drove into the knife-wielding suspect at a slow speed
Candid feedback from officers in Police1’s State of the Industry survey highlights actionable steps supervisors can take to create a culture where officers feel valued and supported
Take the poll to share your department’s tech adoption to inform and inspire industry-wide progress
Deputy Chief John McMahon discusses the LAPD’s adoption of advanced technologies, aiming to boost efficiency, improve community interaction and address the policing challenges of tomorrow
The program seeks to bolster public safety efforts and promote community resilience
Crowd control
When policing in a crowd, employ tactics that are well-trained, effective and consistently present you in a positive light
Exploring the transformative role of ChatGPT in policing — from streamlining report writing to enhancing operational effectiveness
The court decides whether to grant law enforcement officers qualified immunity for failure to render medical care following an overdose
A tense hostage situation unfolded in a McDonald’s parking lot, where a suspect held a woman at knifepoint inside a semi-truck
Small-town police departments turn to grant funds to address the challenges of limited resources, personnel shortages and technology gaps
Officers sound off on what they need from their supervisors and leaders to perform at their peak in Police1’s State of the Industry survey
“We don’t want to handcuff police. We want to handcuff bad people. That’s the goal,” Mayor Eric Adams stated
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