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 breach has disabled patrol vehicle laptops, forcing officers to write down details of calls they receive from dispatch
During testing, officers found the TASER 10 to be much more intuitive and easier to use than firearms or legacy TASERs
A new seven-page policy stipulates that officers receive fire department training on how to administer it
In the first year after the new approach took effect, only 1% of people who received citations for possessing controlled substances sought help
Metro officials said they had recently beefed up security measures, including increased police patrols and video surveillance
KSP will hire 28 civilian employees to assist in documentation, maintenance and archival of video footage captured through the new video recording system
The city and the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office entered into a $950K cooperative endeavor agreement, which provides the method of paying outside officers