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 agency said a pay raise in 2021 and “tireless efforts from the recruitment branch” aided in gathering 103 potential new law enforcement officers in the latest class
A bystander saw the officer being struck repeatedly and “jumped in without hesitation” to help detain the man
Lake County sheriff’s detectives had to pay to activate the vehicle location service after mother was run over during a carjacking
Transit authority will increase the number of patrol officers on trains and at stations as it tries to bring back riders after the pandemic
Officers who apply for disability retirement benefits due to a psychological condition would have to complete up to 32 weeks of mental health treatment
Last month, two deputies were charged with civil rights violations in the arrest of a man outside a convenience store that was caught on video
The program, Trusted Driver, allows an officer to notify a driver by phone and issue a warning or citation if stopped for a minor violation