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]

whats in my patrol unit

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.

[Guest]

well...

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

[Guest]

well

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

[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!

[Guest]

i knew it...

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.