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
Officer Malik Daricaud, 25, was left “fighting for his life” after shooting by suspect who fled from traffic stop
As the suspect and K-9 officer struggled, the suspect bit the officer on the right ear, “removing the earlobe with his teeth”
The suspects were on their way to Panama City Beach when their vehicle had a flat tire and deputies stopped to assist
Greenfield officials accepted the police department’s recommendations on quickly hiring new officers
“I am still getting better,” said officer Aurash Zarkeshan about his recovery from a traumatic brain injury
Two years after the school board cut ties with Denver PD, officers will be posted following the East High School shooting
“He hit me with the car,” a Sarasota officer said after escaping serious injury from being hit head-on