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Patrol
Ariz. Bill Would Allow Cops To Arrest Public Drunks
Arizona legislation has passed the House that would allow law enforcement to arrest subjects for public drunkenness, reversing a 1974 statute that has tied the hands of officers.
March 15, 2012
Patrol
Minnesota Department Testing "BolaWrap" Restraint Device
The Chaska (MN) Police Department is the first in the state to test the new "BolaWrap" restraint device, which fires a length of Kevlar cord at a rate of 640 feet per second which then wraps around a resistive subject, immobilizing them so responding officers can safely approach and make an arrest.
November 20, 2018
Patrol
Handcuffed Couple Tried to Grab Utah Trooper’s Gun
“We could see he was actively inhaling paint by spraying green spray paint into a bag and huffing it. The male had green paint on his hands, clothes, and face. The male seemed intoxicated,” the trooper's affidavit states. “After ignoring several commands to exit the vehicle, the male finally exited after finishing his abuse of the inhalant and was taken into custody.”
January 18, 2021
Patrol
Mentally Ill Subjects
Research shows that approximately five percent of U.S. citizens have a serious mental illness. What this means for law enforcement is that approximately seven percent of police contacts involve a mentally ill person and 10 to 15 percent of incarcerated persons are mentally ill.
May 31, 2007
Patrol
Negotiating with Suicidal Subjects
Suicide by cop, like other suicides, can be devastating for loved ones of the subject. But unlike other suicides, suicide by cop places a weighty burden on the involved officers that can be career-ending, as a high percentage of officers involved in fatal shootings leave policing within a year of the incident.
May 24, 2015
Patrol
Contacting Mentally Ill Subjects
Fill your tool belt with things you need to keep yourself safe when dealing with the mentally ill. Each piece of information gathered before arriving on scene is another tool you may need.
November 30, 2008
Patrol
Combative Subjects Require Special Care
Responding to calls involving violent, incoherent or uncontrollable subjects is never easy. Unlike rational individuals who can be taken into custody with little more than a show of authority, irrational subjects are extremely unpredictable.
June 30, 1996
Training
Dealing with Transgender Subjects
We face many things on the street every daily that can bring harsh judgments and lawsuits. This is one area where simple training and awareness would go a long way toward protecting the rights of people not commonly understood by officers.
January 3, 2013
Patrol
Gaining the Upper Hand on Combative Subjects
Great strides have been made in police technology over the last 25 years. Advances are evident in almost every area of police work from the collection of evidence to the use of computers in squad cars. But when it comes to training, one law enforceÂment team has drawn from the past to develop a method for controlling vioÂlent subjects.
August 31, 1996
Patrol
Caution: Handle All Subjects with Care
As a survival-smart officer you already know that prisonÂers can be dangerous. You are very much aware that every year American peace officers are murdered after taking offenders into custody. Attention to some basic officer survival skills aimed at the safe handling of prisonÂers can help keep you from adding your name to the bloody statistics.
October 31, 1996
Patrol
Chicago Standoff Ends Peacefully—3 Subjects in Custody
The standoff lasted nearly seven hours on Sunday, and when it was over, three people had been taken into custody for questioning.
March 11, 2019
Patrol
Safetyhander Mitts Keep Subjects' Hands Secure, Harmless
Safetyhander Hand Restraint Mitts are designed to be used in conjunction with handcuffs to provide increased security for prisoners and detainees. This video shows how difficult it is to manipulate any objects when both hands are secured in the mitts.
April 30, 2014
Point of Law
Video: Articulating Interactions with Mentally Ill Subjects Using Mnemonics
Attorney Missy O'Linn discusses the mnemonics that can help officers explain their actions after an incident involving a mentally ill or unstable subject.
March 8, 2019
Special Units
Tactics for Dealing with Subjects on the Autism Spectrum
People with ASD might show no outward signs of their condition so their actions and responses might be misunderstood. Here are some tips for encounters with autistic subjects.
February 17, 2020
Patrol
Subject's Father Accidentally Shot During NYPD Narco Raid
Officer Andrew McCormack, 37, fired one shot while executing a search warrant at 7 a.m. for the arrest of Albert Colon, 41. The round struck Jose Colon, the 76-year-old father of the subject. He is expected to fully recover.
January 21, 2011
Patrol
Louisville Officer Shot, Injured During Foot Pursuit of 2 Subjects
An officer with the Louisville Metro Police Department suffered a graze wound from a gunshot during a foot pursuit early Friday morning.
July 29, 2019
Training
Autism Awareness Month: Training Police for Contact with ASD Subjects
Police contact with a person on the Autism spectrum can stem from a missing persons report, a medical emergency, a criminal complaint, or just about anything else. Training and education can help keep officers and individuals with an autism spectrum disorder safe.
April 4, 2022
Investigations
Elite Interactive Solutions Plays Pivotal Role In CA Robbery Arrests
“I am gratified Elite Interactive’s SOCC could play an integral role in apprehending the suspects and help bring closure to the victims,” said EIS CEO and founder Aria Kozak.
September 7, 2023
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