Jason Hoschouer

Motors and Monies

Jason Hoschouer is a law enforcement officer with an agency in the San Francisco Bay area in California. In addition to patrolling the streets as a motor officer, Hoschouer helps fellow LEOs with financial coaching through his company, GPS Financial Coaching. Hoschouer’s column on Police1 covers everything from motors to monies, from britches to budgets. Jason has been blogging under the pseudonym “Motorcop” at motorcopblog.com since 2008 and was also a columnist for American COP Magazine for several years.

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LATEST ARTICLES

Suspect Pursuit

After the pursuit: 8 keys to writing your police report

We focus a lot of attention on what happens during the pursuit, but what about after?

August 31, 2018 02:36 PM

Jason Hoschouer

Finances

Book excerpt: Badges and Budgets

If you’re tired of living with the OT cycle – spending more because you’ve worked more, which only causes you to have to work more – then read on

December 20, 2017 03:57 PM

Jason Hoschouer

Evergreen

2 questions to ask before switching police departments

There are many reasons a police officer may decide to move between agencies, but what should you consider before changing departments?

October 12, 2017 05:23 PM

Jason Hoschouer

Family & Home

How police officers can increase their income during the holidays without overtime

All too often, cops become reliant on overtime and yet we still feel like we’re living paycheck-to-paycheck

November 16, 2016 01:46 AM

Jason Hoschouer

Traffic Enforcement

A motor cop’s guide to probable cause

Being aware of less obvious mechanical violations, in addition to the easier to recognize violations, will increase your knowledge and ability to contact

September 12, 2016 04:28 PM

Jason Hoschouer

3 reasons financial fitness is just as important as physical fitness

We are inundated with reminders about our physical health. But, our financial health is of utmost importance, too

July 21, 2016 07:41 PM

Jason Hoschouer

How to reduce the odds of being involved in an on-duty collision

As police officers, we have taken an oath to serve and protect. These simple steps can have a great impact on holding true to that oath

June 29, 2016 02:48 PM

Jason Hoschouer

Financial Planning

5 excuses cops make about their financial mistakes

When this source of struggle in your personal life is no longer an issue, you can be more effective on the job

May 31, 2016 03:31 PM

Jason Hoschouer

5 keys to accurate traffic collision documentation

Officers who work motor patrol have to document traffic collisions far more frequently than officers working directed patrol or other police duties, but at any time you may be called to this task

April 22, 2016 04:22 PM

Jason Hoschouer

Ticket vs. warning: When does one win out?

A driver’s attitude and history can influence the decision to issue a ticket as much as traffic conditions and the infraction itself

February 08, 2016 03:06 PM

Jason Hoschouer