Patrol Bag?

[ChaosXIW]

Hey all,

I'm (hopefully) graduating police academy here shortly. We just had a class in which one of our instructors gave us a quick look into his patrol bag to see what he usually brought on duty. We didn't have much time and it wasn't a detailed explanation. With that said, I would like to know if any of you can provide me with advice on what to pack in my bag when I go out on FTO. I have a bag already, but I could use some advice on what to buy, i.e. brand of handcuffs, gloves, etc? The department I am in is a highway patrol unit if that makes a difference

[GoDirectly2Jail]

Wouldn't you rather ask your FTO and/or coworkers?

Likely your agency has specific requirements on what equipment you use while on duty - and the responses you get on here may make little sense. (eg. arctic gloves in Florida, flashlight lens cover for a model you don't use, etc.)

[Kimble]

I will say that one thing to possibly think about adding to your Christmas list is the Streamlight Stinger LED flashlight: Streamlight FC Stinger LED w/AC Flashlights & Lighting

They're great! I've been out of patrol for over 2 years and still carry one.

[phantasm]

The streamlight stinger LED has great battery life, and is amazingly bright. I have 2 batteries, and swap them out maybe once a month (but carry the extra battery in my bag every night).

[Safety Steve]

I wouldn't buy anything just yet. I agree with GoDirectly2Jail, ask your FTO, ask others in the office and make a decision on what you need, want and like. What may be efficient for others may not be efficient or even in your budget now. Be Safe.

[Curt581]

Some stuff I use all the time...

A regular sized terrycloth towel, cut in half. (hand-towel size isn't big enough)

A large straight-blade screwdriver. (about 8-10 inch with 1/4-3/8 wide tip)

A six-foot nylon dog leash. (a good one. Lots of uses if you're creative)

A small half-sheet sized clipboard. (very handy)

A fifty round box of duty ammo.

A full box (20) Bic or Papermate stick pens

At least 3 mechanical pencils. (pens don't write when it's below zero)

If you wear contacts, an old pair of your prescrip glasses.

A hand-size stapler.

A cheap pocket calculator.

A travel-sized container of aspirin.

A two Dcell LED Maglite as a back-up light

An umbrella. (go ahead, laugh now. thank me later)

[greg72982]

An umbrella. (go ahead, laugh now. thank me later)

Real cops don't use umbrellas.

[Samuel]

Real cops don't use umbrellas.

Yeah, but what if it's from:



is it ok then?

[Nole795]

1. Hand Sanitizer
2. More hand Sanitizer
3. Emergency Hand Sanitizer

[greg72982]

Yeah, but what if it's from:



is it ok then?

Only when it is approved by department policy.

[Samuel]

Only when it is approved by department policy.

Boobies > department policy...

[Samuel]

Gimme a shift or two to inventory all the useless crap I carry on a daily basis... :p

[greg72982]

Boobies > department policy...

I won't argue with that...

[BP348]

Some stuff I use all the time...

A regular sized terrycloth towel, cut in half. (hand-towel size isn't big enough)
I like a hand towel

A large straight-blade screwdriver. (about 8-10 inch with 1/4-3/8 wide tip)

A six-foot nylon dog leash. (a good one. Lots of uses if you're creative)

A small half-sheet sized clipboard. (very handy) I like a full size clipboard

A fifty round box of duty ammo.

A full box (20) Bic or Papermate stick pens

At least 3 mechanical pencils. (pens don't write when it's below zero)

If you wear contacts, an old pair of your prescrip glasses.

A hand-size stapler.

A cheap pocket calculator.

A travel-sized container of aspirin. plus cold medicine

A two Dcell LED Maglite as a back-up light

An umbrella. (go ahead, laugh now. thank me later)

+1 to the above

Add;

Search gloves

Latex gloves & CPR Mask

flex cuffs (about 12).

[Joeyd6]

Vicks Vapor Rub.....nice jar.

A gob on your upper lip works great and takes your mind off the smell of a rotting corpse that you may have to spend all day with. :grin: