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
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ADDITIONAL PATROL NEWS & INSIGHTS
A sharp-eyed police officer interrupted a mailbox break-in outside a post office, uncovering a potential identity theft scheme and saving hundreds from becoming victims
“I’m the one that hired you!” Councilman Theodore D. Holloway yelled at the police officer after asking why he was stopped
The most relevant and important human factors that every investigator, administrator and trainer should understand when conducting use-of-force investigations and reviews
The following 10 points are what I have used in my tenure as chief of police
In choosing a career in law enforcement we have chosen a life which presents challenges that often will take us to that mud room between life and death
San Antonio Police said their investigation found the suspect allegedly shot himself in the head while running from officers into a drainage ditch
Make 2025 the year you take control. These 25 steps will help you grow, give back and thrive — for yourself, your family, your team and your community