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
Sergeants must play a key role in domestic violence-related responses – not just for repeat calls for service but also in managing high-risk calls
The department noticed they were losing potential recruits to nearby departments with more relaxed tattoo policies
Deputy Chief Timothy Peek said the redeployment will have “extreme minimal” impact to emergency responses in the rest of the city
The funding was announced on the fifth anniversary of the deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida
Technology, data-driven legislation and adequate facilities are all parts of the solution
During a mass casualty incident, or when EMS isn’t available, survival of the wounded may depend on you
“The goal of lowering the BAC is to hopefully make people think twice about driving when they’ve been drinking at all,” Sgt. Wes Rasmussen said