As police departments continue to face staffing shortages and rising burnout, many are rethinking how they schedule shifts. But which model works best — and for whom? Whether you work 8s, 10s, 12s or a rotating schedule, your voice matters. We’re conducting a short survey to better understand how shift length affects today’s officers.
Backed by a growing body of research and agency field examples, shift length plays a significant role in everything from fatigue and wellness to overtime and officer satisfaction. The Police1 team is preparing a future article examining the pros and cons of the most common shift models, and we want to include real-world input from the people doing the job.
The survey is now closed. Police1 will be publishing an analysis of the survey findings soon.
For more survey content, check out our “What Cops Want” reports.
