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
Keep this guidance in mind to help produce safe and effective outcomes
The local police union has filed a grievance seeking to overturn the officer’s suspension
There is no magical system that kicks in to take care of officers hurt on the job — and that needs to change
Suspect had stopped a second time during the pursuit and then accelerated into the Lafourche Parish deputy’s cruiser
The shooting occurred after officers responded to a report of a person with a gun at a convenience store
Patrol partnership is seen as a temporary solution as the city tries to fill vacancies
“Through high-quality, repetitive training, we will become a safer country.”