Jason Hoschouer

Motors and Monies

Jason Hoschouer is a retired law enforcement officer from an agency in the San Francisco Bay area. In addition to patrolling the streets as a motor officer, Hoschouer helped fellow LEOs with financial coaching. Hoschouer’s column on Police1 covers everything from motors to monies, from britches to budgets. You can connect with him on Facebook.

LATEST ARTICLES

Traffic Enforcement, Highway Patrol

Traffic ticket vs. warning: When does one win out?

A driver’s attitude and history can influence the decision to issue a traffic ticket as much as traffic conditions and the infraction itself

March 14, 2025 10:06 AM

Jason Hoschouer

Personal Finance & Insurance

5 excuses cops make about their financial mistakes

When this source of struggle in your personal life is no longer an issue, you can be more effective on the job

September 30, 2024 05:25 PM

Jason Hoschouer

Police Jobs & Careers

Use this 1 simple tactic to maximize your police salary

By creating a budget, you can break the overtime cycle and give yourself a fighting chance to not only get your head above water, but to improve your financial wellbeing

September 30, 2024 05:16 PM

Jason Hoschouer

Terrorism Prevention and Response

9 things to prepare for when encountering sovereign citizens

Sovereign citizens fancy themselves outside of the laws of the land and don’t recognize the legitimacy of the U.S. government

September 20, 2024 03:50 PM

Jason Hoschouer

Pursuit

After the pursuit: 8 keys to writing your police report

We focus a lot of attention on what happens during the pursuit, but what about after?

August 31, 2018 02:36 PM

Jason Hoschouer

Personal Finance & Insurance

Book excerpt: Badges and Budgets

If you’re tired of living with the OT cycle – spending more because you’ve worked more, which only causes you to have to work more – then read on

December 20, 2017 03:57 PM

Jason Hoschouer

Evergreen

2 questions to ask before switching police departments

There are many reasons a police officer may decide to move between agencies, but what should you consider before changing departments?

October 12, 2017 05:23 PM

Jason Hoschouer

Fitness & Health

How police officers can increase their income during the holidays without overtime

All too often, cops become reliant on overtime and yet we still feel like we’re living paycheck-to-paycheck

November 16, 2016 01:46 AM

Jason Hoschouer

Traffic Enforcement

A motor cop’s guide to probable cause

Being aware of less obvious mechanical violations, in addition to the easier to recognize violations, will increase your knowledge and ability to contact

September 12, 2016 04:28 PM

Jason Hoschouer

3 reasons financial fitness is just as important as physical fitness

We are inundated with reminders about our physical health. But, our financial health is of utmost importance, too

July 21, 2016 07:41 PM

Jason Hoschouer