PATROL TECHNIQUES Law Enforcement I. 2 Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission

PATROL TECHNIQUESLaw Enforcement I

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Objectives of Patrol

1) Preserve peace by presence and proper action

2) Prevent crime by reducing opportunity

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Objectives of Patrol (continued)

3) Suppress crime with timely response to crimes in progress

4) Regulate non-criminal conduct by obtaining and maintaining good officer-citizen relationships

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Objectives of Patrol (continued)

What things should an officer know about the beat he or she is patrolling?

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Patrol

Officers should know the following about their beats:

1) Socioeconomic makeup2) Geographical characteristics3) Street locations4) Problem areas5) Recent crime trends


Patrol (continued)

Actions an officer performs before a patrol1) Briefing – beat assignment, roll call training,

events of the prior shift, gossip

2) Uniform and equipment maintenance

3) Vehicle inspection – lights, tires, undercarriage, weapons, fire extinguisher, first aid kit, CPR mask, camera, computer, other damage, etc.



Types of Patrol

1) Preventive Patrol- Maintain high visibility- Various patrol patterns- What an officer spends a lot of his or her time

doing

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Types of Patrol (continued)

2) Selective Patrol- Deals with specific problems or violations

3) Apprehension Patrol- Low visibility and surveillance

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Patterns

1) Circular Pattern- The car is driven from the center of the beat

in increasingly large circles or vice versa

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Patterns (continued)

2) Double Back Pattern - Helpful when learning a beat- Helpful in problem areas or cases where a

second look is necessary

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Patterns (continued)

3) Random Pattern- whatever pattern is chosen, the beat must be

covered with a lack of predictability

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Patrol Transportation

1) Bicycle Patrols- Flexibility where you can't use vehicles- Allows for high visibility and intense patrol

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Patrol Transportation (continued)

2) Motorcycle Patrols- Quick response- Flexibility to cover large area- Can be used as escort units- Is effective in traffic enforcement

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3) Foot Patrols- Immediate traffic control- Person-to-person contact- Good community relations- Increased knowledge of a beat- Develop informants

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4) Automobile Patrols- Speed, mobility, visibility- Increases preventive patrolling- More protection for the officer- Permits officer to carry more

equipment

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5) Fixed Wing and Helicopter Patrols- Available in emergency situations- Can cover an enormous area- Allows sky view of persons or

vehicles- Excellent apprehension tool when

used with ground units

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6) One Officer Patrols- Advantages?

- Can use own techniques- Disadvantages?

- Not as safe

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7) Two Officer Patrols- Advantages?

- Safer- Disadvantages?

- Personality conflicts

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The lane nearest the center of the roadway- Advantages?

- Can turn around quickly if needed

The lane nearest the curb- Advantages?

- Can get a better look into businesses, etc.

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Resources

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• Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLOSE) Training http://www.tcleose.state.tx.us/

http://www.tcleose.state.tx.us/

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