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
Hindsight provides a luxury officers who made decisions on the scene didn’t have
A man fired on one cruiser and rammed others before shooting a Jacksonville officer in the neck
Felonious deaths decreased almost 18% from 2021 and vehicle crashes were the second leading cause of death
Columbus realigned patrol zones for better policing and response times in affected neighborhoods, with resources deployed more efficiently
“The fact we’re barely five months into the year is beyond alarming,” Jim Palmer, executive director of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association said
Troopers will no longer be assigned to cover Washoe County between 2 a.m. and 5 a.m., beginning in June or July
A total of 135 officers have been shot in the line of duty, 15 killed, as of April 30