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
The suspect is accused of wounding Officer Phil Hanks and then preparing to shoot Deputy Kenton Childers
Video shows Noble County Deputy Jerry Weber en route to save a choking driver before the call was even dispatched
City officials asked what would happen to police operations if the department lost 25% of its budget
Hancock County deputies picked up and delivered groceries after seeing a new resident traveling to a store on scooter
You never know what you will be called to do
During a traffic stop, officers noticed a passenger stuffing something into his Taco Bell bag
Every San Diego County PD and the Sheriff’s Department exceeded their budgets by $35.4 million combined, an expense that’s expected to continue