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
There is nothing more effective for building trust than personal, positive contacts between the police and those they protect and serve
Mislabeling people in police reports is a problem. Follow these steps to prevent errors
A step-by-step guide to configuring Microsoft’s spelling and grammar checker
There are two things to pay attention to while using any grammar and spell checker: security and retrievability
Since the average officer’s budget often comes down to pennies, what expenditures of our personal funds are truly worth the investment?
Redundant question and answer phrases can cause confusion and make your reader (usually the charging attorney) lose interest in your case
The last thing a reader wants in a police report is a surprise