Law Enforcement II: Patrol Basic

Which of the following refers to the territory and time an officer patrols?

• Schedule

• Beat

• Shift

• Path

Which of the following is something an officer does prior to going on patrol?

• Checks e-mail

• Has a good meal

• Assesses territory

• Locates nearby resting points

What is something an officer should know about the territory they patrol?

• Street locations

• Where the free coffee is

• Where other officers will be located

• Other officer schedules

Which of the following is NOT a main goal of police patrol?

• Maintaining visibility

• Engaging citizens

• Stopping crime

• Developing informants

It is okay for an officer on patrol to be dressed in street clothes.

• True

• False