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
A new program will allow police to issue citations for minor crimes such as loitering, drug possession and public urination
The change is necessary because it is taking officers away from their core responsibilities of fighting crimes, the Met chief said
Recent findings provide empirical evidence that motor movements, like the firearm draw performance, can be initiated before the startle response is completed
I doubt there are many departments training to deal with this scenario. We must physically and mentally train to avoid this type of outcome
The campaign features a three-dimensional installation of an actual crashed vehicle along Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles
The department has 31 certified bike officers and all officers ride in at least a part-time capacity
The court ruled that self-defense jury instruction that treated the officer like an ordinary citizen was erroneous