Exam 19 - Patrol Skills Latest
2026 Update!! Study guide
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Objective of Patrol - 1. To preserve the peace
2. To prevent crime
3. To suppress crime
4. To apprehend suspects
5. To regulate non-criminal conduct
Book definition:
-To preserve the peace by mere presence and by proper action. (CCP 2.13)
-To prevent crime by opportunity reduction; duty to prevent. (CCP
6.06, 6.07) -To suppress crime by timely response to crimes in progress
and by properly investigating offenses.
(CCP 6.05, 6.06)
-To apprehend suspects.
-To regulate non-criminal conduct by obtaining and maintaining good
officer citizen relationships to protect life and property (CCP 6.07)
Importance of Patrol - 1. PROTECTION: Prevent crime
2. SERVICE: Service the community/citizens
Book definition:
-Protection: Prevention of crime is the soundest of all criminological
theories. -Service: To the community of which each peace officer is a part.
Methods of preparation - MENTAL PREPARATION:
- The single most important factor in officer survival is mental
conditioning. - The transition from civilian work to employment as a
police officer necessitates some mental and emotional conditioning to
adapt to the psychological pressures of police work.
,Factors involved in psychological/mental preparedness: - 1. Attitude
development and preparation.
2. Sociological and psychological maturity.
3. Formal and Informal education.
4. Personal Value System.
Physical preparation - Before each shift, the officer should make a personal
check for the following:
- Cleanliness
- Personal grooming
- fresh shave, neat clean hair, clean fingernails, etc.
Uniform:
- Tailored to fit as well as possible
- Clean, pressed and in good repair
- Shined footwear
- Well maintained duty belt
- Name tag
Personal Equipment:
- Notebook and pen or pencil
- Side arm(s): clean, operational, and fully loaded
- Ammunition: both in the weapon and extra magazines should be
clean, dry and current
- Foul weather gear- boots, raincoat, cap cover, gloves
- Handcuffs: clean and operational; key(s) must be readily available
for use.
- Body armor: should be worn by each officer at all times while on
duty
- Flashlight(s)
- Traffic whistle
Personal Actions:
- Maintain good posture; always walk and stand erect; do not slouch
, - Keep hands out of pockets
- Avoid stuffed pockets; minimize carried items
- Do not smoke while confronting the public
- Wear headgear properly, not cocked to one side or on the back of
the head - Remember that a direct relationship exists between appearance
and attitude: both the public's and yours
- Esprit de corps is higher among officers who belong to a sharp, snappy
outfit
What increases the probability of arrest? - Familiarization with
known offenders increases the probability of arrest. - Their habits
and types of crimes
- TCIC/NCIC information
Color codes of awareness - White: Relaxed and Unaware
Yellow: Alert to surroundings.
Orange: Your senses have alerted you something is up.
Red: Taking Action
Black: Panic/ Freeze
BOOK DEFINITION:
White: Relaxed
- Unaware of actions around you
- Reading newspaper
- Watching TV
Yellow: Alert to surroundings
- Paying attention to Noises
- Movement
- Smells
- Actions of others
Orange: Your senses have alerted you to something happening
- You recognize the threat
2026 Update!! Study guide
Rated A+
Objective of Patrol - 1. To preserve the peace
2. To prevent crime
3. To suppress crime
4. To apprehend suspects
5. To regulate non-criminal conduct
Book definition:
-To preserve the peace by mere presence and by proper action. (CCP 2.13)
-To prevent crime by opportunity reduction; duty to prevent. (CCP
6.06, 6.07) -To suppress crime by timely response to crimes in progress
and by properly investigating offenses.
(CCP 6.05, 6.06)
-To apprehend suspects.
-To regulate non-criminal conduct by obtaining and maintaining good
officer citizen relationships to protect life and property (CCP 6.07)
Importance of Patrol - 1. PROTECTION: Prevent crime
2. SERVICE: Service the community/citizens
Book definition:
-Protection: Prevention of crime is the soundest of all criminological
theories. -Service: To the community of which each peace officer is a part.
Methods of preparation - MENTAL PREPARATION:
- The single most important factor in officer survival is mental
conditioning. - The transition from civilian work to employment as a
police officer necessitates some mental and emotional conditioning to
adapt to the psychological pressures of police work.
,Factors involved in psychological/mental preparedness: - 1. Attitude
development and preparation.
2. Sociological and psychological maturity.
3. Formal and Informal education.
4. Personal Value System.
Physical preparation - Before each shift, the officer should make a personal
check for the following:
- Cleanliness
- Personal grooming
- fresh shave, neat clean hair, clean fingernails, etc.
Uniform:
- Tailored to fit as well as possible
- Clean, pressed and in good repair
- Shined footwear
- Well maintained duty belt
- Name tag
Personal Equipment:
- Notebook and pen or pencil
- Side arm(s): clean, operational, and fully loaded
- Ammunition: both in the weapon and extra magazines should be
clean, dry and current
- Foul weather gear- boots, raincoat, cap cover, gloves
- Handcuffs: clean and operational; key(s) must be readily available
for use.
- Body armor: should be worn by each officer at all times while on
duty
- Flashlight(s)
- Traffic whistle
Personal Actions:
- Maintain good posture; always walk and stand erect; do not slouch
, - Keep hands out of pockets
- Avoid stuffed pockets; minimize carried items
- Do not smoke while confronting the public
- Wear headgear properly, not cocked to one side or on the back of
the head - Remember that a direct relationship exists between appearance
and attitude: both the public's and yours
- Esprit de corps is higher among officers who belong to a sharp, snappy
outfit
What increases the probability of arrest? - Familiarization with
known offenders increases the probability of arrest. - Their habits
and types of crimes
- TCIC/NCIC information
Color codes of awareness - White: Relaxed and Unaware
Yellow: Alert to surroundings.
Orange: Your senses have alerted you something is up.
Red: Taking Action
Black: Panic/ Freeze
BOOK DEFINITION:
White: Relaxed
- Unaware of actions around you
- Reading newspaper
- Watching TV
Yellow: Alert to surroundings
- Paying attention to Noises
- Movement
- Smells
- Actions of others
Orange: Your senses have alerted you to something happening
- You recognize the threat
