How Do You Prepare For A Police Patrol As A Policeman?
• Prepare your clipboard with the following: • Information about codes • A list of current wanted people and vehicles • A list of court dates to be assigned for tickets given on this date. • Ballpoint pens (at least 3,one should be a space pen) • If allowed by your agency, pencils work better for writing on wet paper or the backs of carbonless forms like tickets. • Business and “victim assistance info” cards • Forms • Stickers • Blank paper • Detail drawings, e.g. big building complexes and areas • Checklists • Prepare your briefcase with the following: • Police baton • Clipboard • City and street maps • Disinfectant spray and alcohol based hand sanitizer • Small and medium sized plastic bags Make sure you have the right items on your uniform and belt: • Note book • Pepper spray • Pistol • Handcuffs, both metal and plastics • Gloves, both medical examination and leather gloves.
