Patrol vehicle - What's in it?

[BadBoynMD]

I know we've talked about lighting, radios, etc.. but i'm curious as to what you have in your patrol vehicle. Is it certain things required, or optional?

I have the following in my unmarked vic...

First-Aid kit (required)
Range bag (optional of course)
12 - traffic cones (optional)
"Danger" line tape (required)
"Caution" line tape (required)
Fire extinguisher (required)
3-day supply of food and water (optional)
Rain pants and jacket
Toolbox
Windbreaker jacket
15' of rope

I know I am missing something.. but thats pretty much what I have at all times.

[Ron Jessee]

spare batteries, flashlight, maybe a small roll of duct tape couldn't hurt.

I have a go bag that has quite a number of things in it, spare torch, phone charger, tape, nylon cord, space blanket, batteries, dry soup/beverage powder. spare mag, extra socks & undies (this IS Houston I'm talking about), waterproof map, maybe a bit of light reading.

[FireEMSPolice]

Forms
Caution Tape
Extinguishers (ABC and Water)
Lock-out tools
Jump-pack
First Aid kit

Our vehicles are in sad shape. Neither have lights at this time.

[CAPTAIN KOOLAID]

Gezzz where to start I think I'll have get back to you on that. I'll have to make list. I'll take pics as well.

[Just_Some_Guy]

The logbook.

And that's it.

I've asked for a simple first aid kit, but got the runaround. I've also asked them to repair some more serious mechanical issues with the car for over a month now, but they keep delaying it. Yeah, it's all documented.

[Hank1]

** Rolls of Duct tape and yellow caution tape.
** A set of traffic cones (3)
** A small medical kit
** 2 Fire extingusihers
** Paper work (FIRs, CIRs, Use of force forms).
** Spare uniform
** Rain gear
** Gear and Range bag
** Tire repair/plug kit
** Car care items

Be safe,

Hank

[BadBoynMD]

** Rolls of Duct tape and yellow caution tape.
** A set of traffic cones (3)
** A small medical kit
** 2 Fire extingusihers
** Paper work (FIRs, CIRs, Use of force forms).
** Spare uniform
** Rain gear
** Gear and Range bag
** Tire repair/plug kit
** Car care items

Be safe,

Hank

Gotta keep that '08 vic clean, eh? LOL... I have a black unmarked '05. 50K on the odometer.. I think I am ready for a new car.

[FireEMSPolice]

Gotta keep that '08 vic clean, eh? LOL... I have a black unmarked '05. 50K on the odometer.. I think I am ready for a new car. I have an 06 CVPI with not even 7K on the clock, but thats my personal car. We couldnt have anything that nice or professional looking at work.

[doulos Christou]

No issued patrol vehicle at this time, but my humble little '91 Ranger is nicely equipped for most anything.

In the cab:
Me
Paperwork (in a file that I mounted in the back seat area)
At least 10 cheap flashlights (I got most of them for free and keep them around for emergency response-type instances. Those from TEXAS know how fast the weather can go to hell. Handed out many of them this year when the weather got really bad over the summer and we had multiple power outages on sites I was working while they were still occupied)
A whole crapload of spare batteries (old tacklebox full of all sizes)
Custom First aid kit (again, old tacklebox full of neat stuff)
Spotlights
Power inverter
Laptop
TV
DVD player
Thermoelectric cooler
Bug spray
Cooking utensils (I do alot of static posts in BFE)
Some kind of food, usually soup, etc.
Extra boots, socks, drawers, undershirt
Deoderant, Toothbrush, Axe body spray
Gun box with OC spray, baton, Leatherman, pocketknife, etc. inside
Extra ammo
Duty weapon
Radio
Cheap 2-way radios (No one likes extraneous chatter on the company radios when two guards are communicating across site. These work great)

In the bed:
Tool box (used to be a mechanic, can fix most anything roadside)
Vehicle fluids
Jumper Cables
Gas Grill
Rain suits (in tool box, always carry more than 1)
Rain Boots
Folding chair
Ice chest
AT LEAST 2 gallons of potable water

I porbably forgot something. Before they start...this is a TRUCK, I have bed space and would carry most of what is in there regardless of profession. Boy Scouts taught me well.

[Curtis Baillie]

I don't see body bags. In LE we had body bags in the trunk.

[The Hussard]

1-Yellow danger ribbon
2-Shovel
3-2 million candela spot light
4-Fire protection Jumpsuit
5-Yellow Security helmet
6-Fire Extinguisher
7-First Aid Kit
8-traffic cone
9-Rain gear
10-tool box
11-traction aid(for winter)
12-Road Salt(winter only)
13-Rubber boot
14-lap top
15-Mag lite

[doulos Christou]

I think I might have some duct tape and a tarp. Would that constitute a body bag? :D

[BadBoynMD]

No issued patrol vehicle at this time, but my humble little '91 Ranger is nicely equipped for most anything.

In the cab:
Me
Paperwork (in a file that I mounted in the back seat area)
At least 10 cheap flashlights (I got most of them for free and keep them around for emergency response-type instances. Those from TEXAS know how fast the weather can go to hell. Handed out many of them this year when the weather got really bad over the summer and we had multiple power outages on sites I was working while they were still occupied)
A whole crapload of spare batteries (old tacklebox full of all sizes)
Custom First aid kit (again, old tacklebox full of neat stuff)
Spotlights
Power inverter
Laptop
TV
DVD player
Thermoelectric cooler
Bug spray
Cooking utensils (I do alot of static posts in BFE)
Some kind of food, usually soup, etc.
Extra boots, socks, drawers, undershirt
Deoderant, Toothbrush, Axe body spray
Gun box with OC spray, baton, Leatherman, pocketknife, etc. inside
Extra ammo
Duty weapon
Radio
Cheap 2-way radios (No one likes extraneous chatter on the company radios when two guards are communicating across site. These work great)

In the bed:
Tool box (used to be a mechanic, can fix most anything roadside)
Vehicle fluids
Jumper Cables
Gas Grill
Rain suits (in tool box, always carry more than 1)
Rain Boots
Folding chair
Ice chest
AT LEAST 2 gallons of potable water

I porbably forgot something. Before they start...this is a TRUCK, I have bed space and would carry most of what is in there regardless of profession. Boy Scouts taught me well.

Good lord, you remind me of a guy I use to work security with back in '99. That old guy had a van, with everything you could think of..even a hot plate.

[Hank1]

Gotta keep that '08 vic clean, eh? LOL... I have a black unmarked '05. 50K on the odometer.. I think I am ready for a new car.

Badboy~
I have 3104 miles on it already. After a guy T-boned me and my '06 while on duty, I was given a brand spanking new squad!

[doulos Christou]

Good lord, you remind me of a guy I use to work security with back in '99. That old guy had a van, with everything you could think of..even a hot plate.

1. you don't have to call me good lord, doug will suffice :-)
2. I actually am looking for a hot plate. See, I work out in BFE alot. I mean 20 miles to the nearest gas station at times. If I am there for 16 hrs/day, I like to be prepared.

[doulos Christou]

You'd be surprised how much room I still have in that little truck...I'm gonna upgrade the TV to a plasma :-)

[CAPTAIN KOOLAID]

you ant whole unit or just the trunk
if the trunk
2 ammo box with 250 rounds 9 mm per box
1 ammo box with 250 rounds of 12 ga
1 ammo box with 250 round of 38 cal
2 sleeping mats
1 set camp cook wear
1 fire extinguisher
1 gas mask
3 cans of clear out
3 riot ball grenade on order
2 flash bangs on order
3 m18 smoke grenade on order
1 storage box for the grenades
1 super 1st aid kit with many extra to list but have quick cot
2 fold down 5 gallon jugs for water
1 lg tool bag with
1 Sledge hammer
2 bolt cuts a 250 and 600 pound per square inch
1 med size shovel
1 lg pry bar
14 price auto lock pop set

15 jumbo glow sticks
1 war bag with
10 c batteries
10 d batteries
10 aa batteries
10 aaa batteries
2 9 volt batteries
5 321 batteries
4 medical batteries
1 123 batteries
1 6 d mag light
2 can off bug spray
1 traffic light for mag light
2 padlocks with keys
1 company id
1 hand crank flash light
1 rain tench coat
1 spare bulb for my spot light
1 spare bulb for my mag light
1 spare bulb for my stream light stinger xt
1 30 foot length of rope with knots tire into every 3 feet 1000 pound test
3 light up traffic cones
3 pens one black one blue one red
1 high lighter
1 white out pen
3 crappy hand held radio's
1 syphon hand pump


1 riot shield
2 mre cases
1 ice chest
1 mister
1 set knee pads
1 Kevlar helmet with ess goggles
1 blue box with all car care things in it
1 130 price tool box
15 fire start tabs
2 fold down traffic cones
3 bungee cores
1 cargo net
road safety bag
1 tire pump
tire plug tools and tire plugs
5 small glow sticks
3 fold down traffic triangles
1 blanket
1 tow rope with hooks
1 jumper cable set
3 15 min road flares
3 30 min road flares
this whats on order for the trunk
3 riot ball grenade on order
2 flash bangs on order
3 m18 smoke grenade on order
duel trunk gun rack for my ar 15 and 12 ga
and if you wondering why didn't list any 223 ammo my ar 15 is camber for 9mm
thanks for reminding me 5 body bags with finger print cards

[bigshotceo]

you ant whole unit or just the trunk
if the trunk
2 ammo box with 250 rounds 9 mm per box
1 ammo box with 250 rounds of 12 ga
1 ammo box with 250 round of 38 cal
2 sleeping mats
1 set camp cook wear
1 fire extinguisher
1 gas mask
3 cans of clear out
3 riot ball grenade on order
2 flash bangs on order
3 m18 smoke grenade on order
1 storage box for the grenades
1 super 1st aid kit with many extra to list but have quick cot
2 fold down 5 gallon jugs for water
1 lg tool bag with
1 Sledge hammer
2 bolt cuts a 250 and 600 pound per square inch
1 med size shovel
1 lg pry bar
14 price auto lock pop set

15 jumbo glow sticks
1 war bag with
10 c batteries
10 d batteries
10 aa batteries
10 aaa batteries
2 9 volt batteries
5 321 batteries
4 medical batteries
1 123 batteries
1 6 d mag light
2 can off bug spray
1 traffic light for mag light
2 padlocks with keys
1 company id
1 hand crank flash light
1 rain tench coat
1 spare bulb for my spot light
1 spare bulb for my mag light
1 spare bulb for my stream light stinger xt
1 30 foot length of rope with knots tire into every 3 feet 1000 pound test
3 light up traffic cones
3 pens one black one blue one red
1 high lighter
1 white out pen
3 crappy hand held radio's
1 syphon hand pump


1 riot shield
2 mre cases
1 ice chest
1 mister
1 set knee pads
1 Kevlar helmet with ess goggles
1 blue box with all car care things in it
1 130 price tool box
15 fire start tabs
2 fold down traffic cones
3 bungee cores
1 cargo net

this whats on order for the trunk
3 riot ball grenade on order
2 flash bangs on order
3 m18 smoke grenade on order
duel trunk gun rack for my ar 15 and 12 ga
and if you wondering why didn't list any 223 ammo my ar 15 is camber for 9mm

Oh, dear god.:eek:

[Curtis Baillie]

I think I might have some duct tape and a tarp. Would that constitute a body bag? :D

Here's a cute story about body bags. We had them in all of our cruisers. When I was a a young patrolman, there was a Sgt. that was always on my case. I had enough of this guy and one night I hit a skunk in the roadway.

I put the skunk in a body bag and hid it in some nearby woods. Several months later, when he was giving me a hard time, I retrieved the skunk from the woods and attached the body bag to the underneath of his patrol car. (We all had assigned - take home cars then). I really secured the skunk between the frame rails so it could not be seen by just walking around the car and looking underneath. I then cut a hole in the bag.:eek:

It was some period of time before he found the body bag. He ran the car thru the carwash a few times and could not get rid of the smell. Finally the car was placed on a hoist and the mechanics found it.

I suspect he knew who had done it, but he never approached me about it, and he never screwed with me again.

[Ron Jessee]

A great case of Don't Get Mad, Get even! :D

For a light practical joke I find multy color smokebombs shoved up the tailpipe can make daytime driving festive

[OccamsRazor]

2 bungees
18 packets of McD's ketchup

[ValleyOne]

A jack, no one has a jack? All this tire plugging, tire inflation systems and no jack?

Minimum 5 ton hydralic jack is a must have. Better than those crappy ones that come with the vehicle and a lot faster to.

[doulos Christou]

Jack stays in the toolbox. After reading sgt koolaid's post, I feel the urge to store up some more fun stuff.

[CAPTAIN KOOLAID]

the jack is in the blue box
forgot afew things in the war bag
15 zip cuffs
Night Vision scope
bionic ear

[BadBoynMD]

A jack, no one has a jack? All this tire plugging, tire inflation systems and no jack?

Minimum 5 ton hydralic jack is a must have. Better than those crappy ones that come with the vehicle and a lot faster to.

LMAO, I forgot the jack..I have a 5ton jack and a 4 way.

[BadBoynMD]

Badboy~
I have 3104 miles on it already. After a guy T-boned me and my '06 while on duty, I was given a brand spanking new squad!

I think I might get stuck with the '07 Impala. All the dealers i've chatted with, won't sell to security or PI's. Drives me nuts..

[CAPTAIN KOOLAID]

I think I might get stuck with the '07 Impala. All the dealers i've chatted with, won't sell to security or PI's. Drives me nuts..

The 07 impala are going back to rear wheel drive 5.7 350 v8 motor.

[BadBoynMD]

The 07 impala are going back to rear wheel drive 5.7 350 v8 motor.

Yeah I heard that.. if it's official sign me up... however, I did see a charger that caught my attention yesturday.

[ValleyOne]

I heard 2009 on the Impala...

http://blogs.automotive.com/1004002/miscellaneous/2009-chevrolet-impala-returns-to-rear-wheel-drive/index.html

[Ron Jessee]

not enough room for the jack with all the spare ammo for the long gun. lol

[The Hussard]

Anyone had a Polaroid or Digital camera in his patrol car

[BadBoynMD]

Anyone had a Polaroid or Digital camera in his patrol car

I knew I forgot something.. I have a digital camera and camcorder. Along with binnoculars..

[CAPTAIN KOOLAID]

i should beable have done by friday

[BadBoynMD]

i should beable have done by friday

LOL, well damn sarge!

[ValleyOne]

I think Sgt means NEXT Friday...:p

[CAPTAIN KOOLAID]

1 uncle mike's Seat Gear Organizer
1 company id in the id window
1 black pen
1 yellow higher
1 white out pen
1 blue sharpie pen
1 stream light UV pen light
1 flex pole insertion or inspection mirror
1 stream light 12 volt recharge charger for stream light XT
1 blue security traffic control vest
1 stinger spike system rat trap
1 hand held metal detector
1 Saunders ticket clipboard holder with tow away tags parking tickets and warnings
1 Saunders cruiser mate II clipboard & form holder
1 Saunders aluminum 3 ring binder with radio codes swat hand signals hard copies of all paper work bomb threat check list criminal code cheat sheet
1 louisiana criminal code book
1 police officer pocket book guide
1 dictionary
1 english to spanish translator book
1 thesaurus
1 sunglasses case
1 pair mirrored aviator sunglasses
1 squeeze bottle of hand sanitizer
1 black boonie hat
1 lent remover roll stick
1 roll of security line do not cross barricade tape
1 DVD player 7 inch screen
1 DVD binder worth about 400 DVDs in it
1 small clip on fan 12 volt powered
1 Sony mvc fd73 digital camera
5 3.5 floppy disks
1 spare pack smokes
1 bottle lighter fluid
1 traffic cone for my stream light stinger XT
1 crime scene template
1 traffic accident template
1 FBI field in view pad
1 pair of binoculars

[BadBoynMD]

1 uncle mike's Seat Gear Organizer
1 company id in the id window
1 black pen
1 yellow higher
1 white out pen
1 blue sharpie pen
1 stream light UV pen light
1 flex pole insertion or inspection mirror
1 stream light 12 volt recharge charger for stream light XT
1 blue security traffic control vest
1 stinger spike system rat trap
1 hand held metal detector
1 Saunders ticket clipboard holder with tow away tags parking tickets and warnings
1 Saunders cruiser mate II clipboard & form holder
1 Saunders aluminum 3 ring binder with radio codes swat hand signals hard copies of all paper work bomb threat check list criminal code cheat sheet
1 louisiana criminal code book
1 police officer pocket book guide
1 dictionary
1 english to spanish translator book
1 thesaurus
1 sunglasses case
1 pair mirrored aviator sunglasses
1 squeeze bottle of hand sanitizer
1 black boonie hat
1 lent remover roll stick
1 roll of security line do not cross barricade tape
1 DVD player 7 inch screen
1 DVD binder worth about 400 DVDs in it
1 small clip on fan 12 volt powered
1 Sony mvc fd73 digital camera
5 3.5 floppy disks
1 spare pack smokes
1 bottle lighter fluid
1 traffic cone for my stream light stinger XT
1 crime scene template
1 traffic accident template
1 FBI field in view pad
1 pair of binoculars

Sarge, we REALLY need to have a chat. :eek:

[CAPTAIN KOOLAID]

Sarge, we REALLY need to have a chat. :eek:

If need know about the birds and bee's I'll gladly tell you badboy.

[BadBoynMD]

If need know about the birds and bee's I'll gladly tell you badboy.

Why thank you, sarge!

[Minneapolis Security]

you ant whole unit or just the trunk
if the trunk
2 ammo box with 250 rounds 9 mm per box
1 ammo box with 250 rounds of 12 ga
1 ammo box with 250 round of 38 cal
2 sleeping mats
1 set camp cook wear
1 fire extinguisher
1 gas mask
3 cans of clear out
3 riot ball grenade on order
2 flash bangs on order
3 m18 smoke grenade on order
1 storage box for the grenades
1 super 1st aid kit with many extra to list but have quick cot
2 fold down 5 gallon jugs for water
1 lg tool bag with
1 Sledge hammer
2 bolt cuts a 250 and 600 pound per square inch
1 med size shovel
1 lg pry bar
14 price auto lock pop set

15 jumbo glow sticks
1 war bag with
10 c batteries
10 d batteries
10 aa batteries
10 aaa batteries
2 9 volt batteries
5 321 batteries
4 medical batteries
1 123 batteries
1 6 d mag light
2 can off bug spray
1 traffic light for mag light
2 padlocks with keys
1 company id
1 hand crank flash light
1 rain tench coat
1 spare bulb for my spot light
1 spare bulb for my mag light
1 spare bulb for my stream light stinger xt
1 30 foot length of rope with knots tire into every 3 feet 1000 pound test
3 light up traffic cones
3 pens one black one blue one red
1 high lighter
1 white out pen
3 crappy hand held radio's
1 syphon hand pump


1 riot shield
2 mre cases
1 ice chest
1 mister
1 set knee pads
1 Kevlar helmet with ess goggles
1 blue box with all car care things in it
1 130 price tool box
15 fire start tabs
2 fold down traffic cones
3 bungee cores
1 cargo net
road safety bag
1 tire pump
tire plug tools and tire plugs
5 small glow sticks
3 fold down traffic triangles
1 blanket
1 tow rope with hooks
1 jumper cable set
3 15 min road flares
3 30 min road flares
this whats on order for the trunk
3 riot ball grenade on order
2 flash bangs on order
3 m18 smoke grenade on order
duel trunk gun rack for my ar 15 and 12 ga
and if you wondering why didn't list any 223 ammo my ar 15 is camber for 9mm
thanks for reminding me 5 body bags with finger print cards



I assume your joking about all this, but if your not, the flashbangs are a big no no.

[Curtis Baillie]

I didn't know anybody used 3.5 floppy disks anymore.

[CAPTAIN KOOLAID]

I assume your joking about all this, but if your not, the flashbangs are a big no no.
Nope is part my riot angry mob hurricane loting your store package when the police are out gun no radio no power not nothing just you in store with people trying get in. That are armed will kill there sister over a bag ice we talk whats a no no.

[Minneapolis Security]

Nope is part my riot angry mob hurricane loting your store package when the police are out gun no radio no power not nothing just you in store with people trying get in. That are armed will kill there sister over a bag ice we talk whats a no no.

Just out of curiosity, who did you get to sell you flash bangs?

[N. A. Corbier]

You can buy destructive devices if you have an ATF Destructive Device stamp for each device. This gets expensive, as the DD tax is 200 dollars per device or round.

When I was reading about 37mm "grenades" and their launchers, it became obvious that you could purchase a 40mm launcher, get a 200 dollar DD stamp for the weapon, then make your own "real" grenades. You need an ATF Destructive Device Manufacturer License to do so, and need to apply for a DD tax stamp for each round you make, but its entirely legal to do so if your state doesn't impose more stringent DD laws.

A lot of guys who buy 203s in 40mm go ahead and get the DD stamp, DD Manufacturer License, and load up pryo stuff for prettiness. They're already spending several grand on the launcher itself, so why not go all out?

Those who buy 37mm launchers usually don't bother, but the second they fire a projectile (instead of a signaling or illumination round) through their 37mm, they're federal felons. :)

Same goes with flashbangs. If you find someone who will sell, you get the tax stamp for each device, you can walk out the store with em.

[CAPTAIN KOOLAID]

You can buy destructive devices if you have an ATF Destructive Device stamp for each device. This gets expensive, as the DD tax is 200 dollars per device or round.

When I was reading about 37mm "grenades" and their launchers, it became obvious that you could purchase a 40mm launcher, get a 200 dollar DD stamp for the weapon, then make your own "real" grenades. You need an ATF Destructive Device Manufacturer License to do so, and need to apply for a DD tax stamp for each round you make, but its entirely legal to do so if your state doesn't impose more stringent DD laws.

A lot of guys who buy 203s in 40mm go ahead and get the DD stamp, DD Manufacturer License, and load up pryo stuff for prettiness. They're already spending several grand on the launcher itself, so why not go all out?



Those who buy 37mm launchers usually don't bother, but the second they fire a projectile (instead of a signaling or illumination round) through their 37mm, they're federal felons. :)

Same goes with flashbangs. If you find someone who will sell, you get the tax stamp for each device, you can walk out the store with em.

You also can pay for short barrel tax stamp as well have you can have 8 inch barrel on ar 15.

[Minneapolis Security]

You also can pay for short barrel tax stamp as well have you can have 8 inch barrel on ar 15.

So are you saying you have purchased the $200.00 tax stamp for each flash bang? You also didn't mention who was selling this stuff to you. Even if you had the tax stamp, the manufactor isn't obligated to sell you one.

[N. A. Corbier]

Indeed, they are not. Most places won't sell you one. I know places to get launchers and gas/flares and stuff, but not distraction devices.

[BadBoynMD]

So are you saying you have purchased the $200.00 tax stamp for each flash bang? You also didn't mention who was selling this stuff to you. Even if you had the tax stamp, the manufactor isn't obligated to sell you one.

He may have the "hook up"........

[Minneapolis Security]

Indeed, they are not. Most places won't sell you one. I know places to get launchers and gas/flares and stuff, but not distraction devices.

The liability risk is just not woth it for someone who will only purchase 1 or 2 of them.

Also, not all destructive devices are available to the public, with or without the $200.00 tax.

[Squidly]

damn we dont even have a first aid kit....
where is santa and the wish list!!

[MRSE_S3]

WOW! I thought that I was prepared. I didn't even have 1/10 of that stuff and I worked on a Federal Indian Reservation in the middle of nowhere.:eek: