From pre-shift setup to end-of-day reset, this practical checklist helps officers build safer, more consistent patrol habits from inside the vehicle
PATROL FOCUS
Wichita Police officer and FTO Jennifer Zinkhon shares practical advice on how officers can use in-car time between calls to write reports, stay alert, manage distractions and make safer decisions on patrol
From managing radio traffic to weighing pursuit risks, officers must balance speed, safety and situational awareness on every call for service
FROM SEAT TO STREET: PATROL LESSONS FOR OFFICERS
From calm presence on scene to shared accountability, patrol officers quickly recognize leadership that supports rather than disrupts
Follow these steps to prioritize officer safety on every shift
Fight complacency caused by the “routine” by establishing a “tactical routine” oriented toward personal survival
Regardless of how long you’ve been doing traffic stops, no two are the same
A volatile roadside encounter turns into a fight inside a moving vehicle — where instinct and decision-making collide
Police1’s exclusive companion report to the “What Cops Want in 2025" survey reveals how officers combine awareness skills and new tools to stay safe
ADDITIONAL PATROL NEWS & INSIGHTS
From recognizing hidden water dangers to planning safe rescue strategies, here are key steps law enforcement officers should take to reduce risk and improve outcomes when responding to floods
How principle-based decision-making can cut through the noise and improve your performance in the moment
Perry County deputies say the man, arrested with meth and cash, escaped handcuffs and stole a marked Charger before being caught after a foot pursuit with Kentucky State Police
Surrey Police arrested 18 people after undercover cops were catcalled, followed and harassed during a plainclothes operation
How learning the difference — and the ratio — between brightness and beam intensity can improve your light choice and tactics
Tell us how your current schedule affects your performance, wellness and work-life balance
To avoid being ticketed, the difficult driver will engage in a disjointed combination of negotiations, rebuttals, compliments and insults