Patrol Basics
What is patrolling?
A method of maintaining order and security by monitoring an area.
What is the slowest of patrol methods?
Foot Patrol
What are the 3 main types of police patrol?
Preventive, Proactive, Reactive
What is Apprehension?
A method of patrol which employs tactics and techniques to locate, identify, and apprehend law violates and criminals.
where did the word police come from?
The word "police" originates from the Latin "politia," which means "civil administration," and is derived from the Greek
What Are officers looking for when patrolling?
They are looking for Traffic violations, Suspicious Behavior, Disorderly Conduct, and Unsafe Conditions
Fastest Patrol in patrol methods?
Air patrol
What does preventive patrol do?
Intended to eliminate any opportunity for commentating crime.
A method which there is a large group of police officers for a raid or trap.
When was the first records police arrest?
The first records of police arrests began to emerge in the mid-1800s
How big is patrolling in this line of work?
It accounts for the biggest portion of police work in agencies.
what patrol is when you are on a horse back?
Mounted Patrol
What is Proactive patrol?
The practice of deterring criminal activity with police presence along.
What is clearing?
A method which a small group of police officers to safeguard a area.
Where was the first police station located in the USA?
The first police station in the United States was established in Boston in 1838.
How does patrolling benefit communities?
Encourages the community remain in the neighborhood and to improve their homes and attract other potential residents.
Most Common patrol method?
Vehicle patrol
What is Reactive Patrol?
When an officer arrives on the scene when they are only called for.
What is standing?
Method of patrol in which police officers gain information of suspect movement and prevent access of a location.
who was the first police officer in the USA?
The first law enforcement officer in the United States was the constable in the American colonies.
What does patrolling allow officers to do?
Allows officer to respond to calls, take reports, control disturbances and keep the area safe
How many officers must there be on patrol?
You may have one or two officers on patrol.
Why are Reactive, Proactive, and Preventive patrol necessary.
To Protect those around us and so the community can be safe.
What is screening?
Method of patrol in which police officers remain observant at a screen in an area.
What was the first vehicle for the police officer?
The first police car was an electric wagon used by the Akron Police Department in 1899.