What are the objectives of patrol (5)
To preserve the peace by mere presence and by proper action
To prevent crime by opportunity reduction: duty to prevent
To suppress crime by timely response to crimes in progress and by properly investigating offenses
To apprehend susupects
to regulate non-criminal conduct bu obtaining and maintaining good Ofc-citizen relationships to protect life and property
What is protection*
Prevention of crime is the soundest of all criminologist theories
What is service in importance of patrol
To the community of which each peace Ofc is a part
What are the 2 elements of shift meeting
Duty assignment Related circumstances (warrants, stolen property/vehs, hazardous situations, special events)
What are the elements of beat characteristics the Ofc should know early on in shift
Area, socio-economic and geographic characteristic
Conditions
Crime hazards
Crimes in the area
Knowledge of the beat (streets and blocks)
It increases probability of on-cite arrest and Ofc safety
What do you check for equipment readiness
Veh, weapons, radio, fire and first-aid gear, ect.
Report or replace what is needed
What is cover
Being hidden and protected by the barrier (brick wall, veh engine, ect)
What is concealment
Being hidden but NOT protected (shrubs, bushes)
What makes a safe foot approach
Awareness of cover/concealment
Ofc-suspect approaches
What makes a safe veh approach
Positioning of vehicle, lighting, ect
Define silhouetting and the 6 reasons why you don’t do it
Placing yourself, others or your patrol unit in a position so as to provide the suspect(s)
with a definite identifiable target.
• Provides suspect(s) with knowledge of how many officers are present, fire power, and
approach.
• Allows suspect(s) to plan course of action.
• Attempt to select location for vehicle stop.
• Back-up units secure headlights, reds and ambers upon approach of primary unit.
• Hold flashlight well in front and away from body. Do not point toward other officers.
• Do not stand in doorways and hallways or peer openly through broken or otherwise open
windows.
What are 6 telltale noises
What do you do about suspects hands
• Demand suspect place hands in front of him/her and turn palms up.
• Do not allow subject to put hands in pockets.
• Possibly hiding contraband (evidence) in pockets, weapon, and/or identifiable marks,
scars, or tattoos.
• If hands are already in pockets, do not allow removal.
• Situational discretion needed - suspect to turn head away and/or kneel or lay on ground
before checking for weapon.
What type of hazards do you report
• Roadway hazards, dead animals, animals on roadway, traffic control devices, crime
hazards.
• Contact appropriate authorities, depending upon the type of hazard, as soon as possible.
What are the 2 types of problem area patrols
What are the 6 different patrol modes and advantages
1 Bike: can get places where car can’t
2 Motorcycle: quick response, traffic/escorts
3 Foot: good community relation/interaction, know beat
4 Automobile: speed, mobility, protection for ofc
5 Fixed wing and helicopter: cover large areas from sky
6 Mounted: person-to-person contact, good community relations, good for crowds
What are the advantages of one-Ofc patrol? (5)
What are the advantages of riding 2-man (5)
What is the def of skilled observer
one who is able to take in everything around a given situation and then sort out
the relevant from the irrelevant.
what are the 6 observation skills
Proper ped stop is when a ped is doing what 4 things
Where is the proper place to do a ped stop (5)
How do you perform a ped stop (2)
• Use effective verbal communications
• Approach carefully: maintain visual contact with suspicious person, approach on right
side since most people are right-handed, watch for furtive movements or attempts to flee,
establish early eye contact, and be aware of surroundings.
what are the 3 case laws dealing with ped stops