Been on nights for 3 years, can confirm 100% accuracy here. What you forgot to mention is when we work side jobs we have to somehow get used to being awake in the morning for a couple of days before going back to night shift mode

What I tell every recruit. "Get ready for lack of sleep and cold dinners."

I must have been gone a long time, where did all this hair come from?

Graves is where it's at!! I work 4 on 3 off, then 3 on with 4 off + mandatory overtime 6 PM-7 AM. Love my job!!

Damn. You really did Firefighters like that😂

I'm actually heading in now. 6pm-6am. Nights sucks, for me. As soon as I get home, my wife heads to work. Nice beard btw.

I'm not a cop, but my kid is. I know I don't have to tell you this, but a cop is never really "off duty". Always watching, always aware, always on guard....always ON DUTY!👍🇺🇸 THANK YOU to ALL!!

Yet, people like you manage to keep up with this hectic job and sometimes a thankless job. So, a huge thank you for your service.

I love your videos! I just took the Civil Service exam and physical fitness test for my local department here in central Texas. Thank you for the information over the past few years!

welcome back. we missed you 401!!!!!

I worked on a ambulance squad overnight for 10 hours. We slept most of the time too, until toned out. My then PD did 8 hour shifts. As a rook I had to do all the crap shifts that nobody else wanted. With seniority I got onto day shift. Now I'm retired & feeling lost. I miss the department

Glad to see you’re doing okay! We missed you 401!!

I am scheduled for 64 hours this week. We normally work five 8s. When the department is short handed or people are sick. The police still have to be there. Be prepared for the hours. It is still a great career, just know what it is.

Honestly don’t think it gets any worse then working at a Constantly Understaffed Jail as a Corrections Officer, so many16 hour shifts, it was rare for me to end the pay period with less then 120 hours

I just took the civil service exam partially thanks to you. Waiting on my PAT. Much respect and appreciation! I want to protect and serve with all my heart. Welcome back 401! Say hello to Mrs 401 for me

Interesting point with court apperance..... That would NOT be legal in Norway. If you have court during the day, you would not be allowed to work that entire previous night. Max time at work would be 13 hours per 24hours. Then rest for some hours before you are allowed back. The Dept would have to find someone else to cover your shift. Kinda surprising the PD would allow it, considering the liability and bad press if you make mistakes after being awake for so long.... Edit: I have also worked the 'Mon, tuesday, friday-Sunday and then wednesday thursday the following week' shift. I hated it. I would rather work one full week, then one week off.

Thank you for sharing and thank you for protect people and other policeofficers .

Would love to see an episode covering the best technologies, such as phone apps, - the “must have” and recommended apps and gadgets for cops and investigators.

If you find a large department with a full time SWAT team. It’s pretty much just like being a firefighter. Just saying

Love your vids, thank you. I am on my way to academy 17 weeks now because of your motivation! 😊

The department where I live works 10 hour days. And that’s the department I want to join. Thanks for the video!!

Felt like a lifetime since last upload... A salute to all the brave Officers 🌟

Love how police and fire fighters make fun of each other, LOL!

Ahhh a video that hits home for me. Officer 401 reminds me so much of my dad. Leaves for approximately a lifetime and then comes back as if nothing happened. Welcome back sir ❤️

And honestly I feel the 3 days off every other weekend is way better than 7 straight days on and 7 off

I love nights. I did dayshift for 4 weeks on FTO and am very happy I got put on nights. It actually works for my family life better than I thought it would and I hate waking up early. I'm a night owl. We do that panama schedule. I will say by Sunday night I am ready to be done lol

"A big pile of shift work" - Kenny Chesney and George Strait

Starting my academy in 15 days, as a trucker who works 3rd shift for the last 6 years doing 18-20 hours a day I think I can handle the rough schedule and I just wanna thank you for all your help i am beyond grateful for you bro thank you 401💙

The firefighter roast had me ROFL lol!! Awesome video 401, really informative! Your videos are super entertaining and educational.

Hey Officer401, I start on Monday as a Police Officer with my local PD. I'm pretty nervous but also really excited!

Another point about overnight shifts, it could be a slow night and all of a sudden, you get a hot call an hour before the end of shift. There have been times where I was scheduled until 6am but wouldn’t get out until 10

I found this helpful cause I’m trying to know the best I can about Law Enforcement since I wanna be a Tennessee State Trooper. Your content really helps me a lot. I’m only 13, so I have a little ways to go.

*( It's a pleasure to see you back and doing well. Stay safe, and thank you for what you do for the all of us in GA )*

Glad to see you back 401!

The department I volunteer for has patrol on the 2 week schedule. We have 4 shifts, 6a-6p 6p-6a 10a-10p and 3p-3a. The 6a-6p, 6p-6a flip every 4 months. Shifts are rebid every year (so seniority get first pick), but you can not bid for the same shift as the previous year. And they can not work more than 16 hours in any given 24.

Nice to see another video officer 401!

I worked the schedule you described at the 3 min mark. We worked 5 -5. It was great. Our town was small enough the courts would usually work with us unless one of the attorneys pissed the judge off. I miss those days. Great people and we had a very strict department where the chief had high expectations. People who couldn't fall in line didn't last long.

We work 11.5 hour shifts 4 days on 4 days off makes 161 hours every 28 days. We have permanent shifts: days 0600-1730, evenings 1330-0100, and midnights 1930-0700. I worked 5 years on mids and loved it and have now been back on eves for a little over a year. This schedule is nice and once you have 5+ years on you pretty much only get transferred to a different shift or station if you request it. Rookies get moved where needed…

You are absolutely right about working nights. I also work the 1st watch , that's what we call nights. You forgot to mention mandatory overtime due to manpower shortage that some departments have to work including mine..👮‍♂️

Maybe it's just me but I don't think those crazy working hours are the best thing for someone responsible for making life or death decisions in a split second. Thanks for sharing so much of your career with us!

Very informative! Thanks for the intel!

Yaay my favorite cop is back ❤️hope all is good with you and the fam

I remember an ex-cop telling me that when it comes things like snow-storms, unlike the rest of us who call in, they have to go in. So there's something else aside from shifts. God bless them for doing it.

Thank god you’re back brother!

It sure is good to see you again! Wishing you hot dinners and considerate judges. Be safe, always.

I Just became a police officer. I always loved your videos. Going to midnight shift soon after my fto training is finished. It's taking some getting use to wearing the badge. Reports suck but it's all in a days work 😅

I've been working night shift as an deputy for 16 years. Everything you said is spot on.

Here in Colorado most police departments work 4/10, while sheriff's work 12's. I work for a federal police department and I work 5/8, 11pm to 7am. Overtime is available.

GREAT comments about having to sit in court for hours after working all night HOPEFULLY there are some judges watching you and will take your comments to heart. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

Thank you for letting me know

Thanks to you officer401 i have decided to apply to the LAPD im in the process passed my Essay and multiple choice test. Waiting on my ploy,psyche,and interview, Its a longshot but i really want to be the first Police Officer in my family i have been the first to do things in my family and this is will be my greatest accomplishment in my life. Thanks again for your videos. Thanks again for all your help.

My career began in ‘68 and we rotated eight hour shifts weekly on a five on, two off schedule. Throw in court and it was tough unless you were fortunate enough to be in court on day tour.

Love it, got recommended this a week after it was uploaded. Thanks KZfaq

We go off of a 6 month shift bid and it’s based off of seniority. The most senior officer gets to pick his shift first and the newest guy picks his shift last. So as you can imagine, day shift is full of old heads and all the rookies are on nights

Damn that firefighter joke in the beginning of the video lol. Also 401 does look like a Mexican Viking, minus the poncho turkey leg, patrol car door, & a Viking helmet.

Could you make a video on how State agencies assist other departments? I’ve noticed down here in Texas when crime gets high our city and county agency will call for trooper to assist with direct patrol in those high crime areas. I’m curious on there roles when they’re in the city limits.

That's why it's important to have good leadership on certain shifts especially night shift. I had a captain who told us if we worked the night before and then were in court all day, not getting any sleep, and then had to come to work that night, to take a one hour nap at the division in the secured area.

The Panama schedule is the best I love it.

7:11. Thanks for the information.

Welcome back Officer401, we missed you.

I start my first police job Monday. I’m 26 with 3 kids under 6. My wife’s pregnant and giving birth anytime. I’ve been binge watching your videos trying to learn as much as possible. I don’t do academy until January so just FTO until then.

I thinks 10s are the best. The shift over lap is awesome Thursday-Sunday for the busy days. Plus 4 on 3 off is amazing.

I WILL TELL YOU RIGHT NOW THIS TYPE OF STUFF NEEDS TO COME OUT IN THE NEWS MEDIA THERE'S NO REASON A COP SHOULD BE PUT THROUGH THAT AND THEN WONDER WHY HE HAS A LAPSE IN JUDGMENT

Random question, how do you find out if a department has a good reputation? Especially as a civilian interested in entering law enforcement. Thank you in advance.

Thank you so much to our police 🚔 ❤️ ♥️ 💙 💕

would you be open to making another k9 video on things to expect? im an aspiring k9 officer, and want to know more ab it from someone who's been a k9 handler. keep it up man!

I have that “trumped”with changing every 7 days to another shift. Midnight, afternoon and then Day shift “Then” your 1 once a month weekend.

My recruiter with Highway Patrol said something about the long week and short week schedule resulting in us working like half the month. I think you should do a segment on what kind of side jobs cops do to make more money. Thanks for the awesome show 401

Ive worked an agency where i worked the panama rotation day shift and on my "off" days i had to cover the night shift on my opposite rotation.

Here in Australia,we have 3X8hr shifts,Day 7am-3:30pm,afternoons 3:30pm-11pm & nights,11pm-7am, times are approximate but that's basically it,sweet!

Thankfully our court secretary gives each shift a set court for each month. So when you give a summons or make an arrest you just put down that day. And it's always a day we already work. Warrants are the only thing we may have to stick around for, if your on nights.

Finallllllllly! Hahaha welcome back good sir!

May not be law enforcement currently (hope to be within a few years) but I do security and I know how shifts can be. Had to do a 16 hour yesterday then right back in the next day for an 8 hour (thankfully)

ive been on night shifts 2 and a half years now and my shifts are 10:30pm to 6:30am so thankfully i do get a little time to sleep but often i just wind up having a lot of crap i have to do after my shift and wont get to hit the bed til 6pm

I'm in the coast guard and the "panama" schedule is the standard schedule for land units.

Worked nights on patrol for nearly 13 years. Gas station food, staying up all day after working to attend events, having to go to court after working all night, attending training after working all night, trying to manage a healthy lifestyle in general was a major challenge. Definitely makes for low quality of life. Props to all Leo's who pound pavement on the graveyard shift. It's rough after a while.

Keep up the great work

Great video!

I work for a non sworn campus safety department and we have 4/10s, they are nice, having those 3 days off is like a mini vacation

Outstanding video

I missed your voice, beard, videos and intro so much. Glad to have you back officer401

Hey love the videos! Could you do one on police reserves? I’ve heard little about it but am super curious! Thanks!

I will be starting the ohio State Highway Patrol soon. Your videos helped me a lot.

Yoooooo beard looking fresh a true veteran officer

i felt this so muchh.great video

Loving the beard man! Keep up the great work and excellent videos!

Loved the fire joke😂😂💪🚒

The benefits of working graves, is less admin out, and the first part of the shift is usually when all the good calls come in, then after around 2-3 am it slows down so you can take care of reports, swing shift, you are usually busy the whole shift, and 90 % of the time you have to stay over shift to either finish reports or help out with calls if its really busy, i felt the bad thing with swings was that it felt like you didn't have much off time, but the good part was that you did stay busy so your shift felt like it flew by. In my career I loved graves, I've always been more of a night person anyway, so for me it was more natural. When your new or just coming up the seniority ladder, sometimes you just had to take what's left during shift bid, and the majority of the time its either swings or graves, most of the senior officers will take days, so they can have the mostly regular hours, unless your department just does a full patrol rotation, then you get to work all the shifts during the year, depending how often the rotation cycle was. For any of you thinking about LE, its a great career, I enjoyed my 21 years, and for those on the job, stay safe, everyone goes home at the end of shift.

He's back !

Loved 3rd shift hated having a court notice in my mailbox. Plus I lived 45 minutes from the center I worked at and I didn't leave the metro area. The drive home was always the worst part of the long night into sitting waiting to see if the cases was going to trial or in most cases they work a deal because they have 3 other cases and they bundled them all on your time. But you did get court pay 😳

i work 8 hour days, with a massive department we are able to have 6 different shifts that all overlap each other. and our court always has us on call due to the extremely high amount of cases it sees everyday.

hope you doing well mate much love from down under

Haha had to use the Gray Gods KSP

Been a night nurse for 7 years. It is all true. Fatigue is the worst. So glad I do not have to appear in court between Shifts. Stimulants (caffeine and energy drinks, nicotine and other things) complicate the problems associated with night shift. Diet, exercise, and a good days sleep, and one cup of coffee maybe two will serve you well. To all of you on the job, Thanks, stay safe, especially all my 🧛‍♀️ 🧛‍♂️.

My agency does the Panama shift full 12s and we rotate days/nights every year unless you can exchange with another wanting your shift

I work for the Georgia Department of Corrections and we work 12+ hour shifts just because of how short staffed we are or what happened the night before if inmates fault each other. It really sucks.

yeah i remember night shift, in the winter time with the short days, a lot of times i wouldn't see daylight! i'd work all night, get home before dawn at 7am and sleep all day, then when i woke up in the late afternoon it was dark again then i'd be at work again at 10pm. my coworkers and i called it the vampire shift LOL

He’s alive :D welcome back

Let’s go, a new Officer401 video, don’t mind if I do

When you said the firefighter thing, I laughed so hard😂😂now go secure my scene PD 😂