Tag: Patrol Tactics

Command
Tactical Doctrine and Response to Active Shooters
Active shooter response operations should flow seamlessly throughout the entire mission and be designed to end hostilities at the first opportunity. It begins with the sole responder moving to contact to finish the threat.
October 3, 2022
To end the killing from an active shooter attack as quickly as possible, a sole officer often must move to contact and end the threat.
Point of Law
Tactics and Training: Thoughts on Use of Force
Is the law on use of force really changing? What is science saying about bias? What can you do to be safer on the job?
November 13, 2019
Is the law on use of force really changing? What is science saying about bias? What can you do to be safer on the job?
Patrol
Policing When It's Freezing
Officers working in some of the coldest parts of the country need the right equipment and tactics to cope with the cold.
November 13, 2019
Officers working in some of the coldest parts of the country need the right equipment and tactics to cope with the cold.
Training
(Video) Tactics for Surviving an Ambush Attack
Don Alwes discusses how increased officer situational awareness, proper tactical response, and knowledge of John Boyd's OODA Loop can keep officers safer in the event of an ambush attack.
June 26, 2019
In this video, Don Alwes discusses how officers can prepare to react to an ambush attack.
Patrol
Body Armor Protection Levels: What Do They Mean? Which One is Right for You?
Propper International
What do the various levels of body armor protection mean? How do you choose which one is best for you?
April 22, 2019
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Patrol
11 Tips for Responding to Domestic Violence Calls
Here are some tips on staying safe on these types of calls for service, and ensuring the welfare of the individuals who have been victimized.
February 15, 2019
Domestic violence / domestic disturbance calls are among the most common incidents that law enforcement officers respond to on a given tour—they are also among the most dangerous.
Patrol
Why Schools Should Teach Students about Policing and Constitutional Law
I've long held the belief that a year-long civics class should be a requirement nationwide. Further, these classes should include more than just the basic structure of government. Curriculum should incorporate Constitutional Law and Supreme Court cases related to the Fourth and Eighth amendments, as well as police policies, procedures, and practices.
October 19, 2018
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Training
Is Contact and Cover Dead?
So what happened? Why does Contact and Cover seem to have faded into obscurity?
July 13, 2018
The function of the Cover Officer is to provide cover and a force presence that sends a message to the subject or any other people nearby that he or she is there to watch over and protect the Contact Officer. (Photo: Getty Images)
Training
Officer Safety: Why or Why Not?
If you're asking "Why not," remind yourself about the risks you face every day.
March 30, 2018
Illustration: Sequoia Blankenship
Patrol
Be a Jack of All Trades, Not a Master of One
Focusing on just one vehicle, penal, or narcotics code sub-specialty means that crooks are getting away with other stuff around you. You should strive to be both the Jack of All Trades and the Master of All of Them.
March 1, 2018
Steve Albrecht (Photo: Steve Albrecht)
Training
Control Tactics and Counter-Tactics
It's important that you know how to defeat an arrestee's response to your control techniques.
September 5, 2017
If the arm remains extended try a straight-arm takedown. Photos: Adalyn Schlosser
Patrol
After Ferguson, Police Consider 'Tactical Retreat'
Chiefs of the St. Louis and St. Louis County police have said in recent interviews they are reviewing training with the principles of tactical retreat in mind.
January 27, 2015
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