MPTC PATROL DUTIES & OFFICER
SAFETY QUIZ AND ANSWERS2.
Basic patrol - Answers-Most common type where officers are responsible for patrolling a
defined area
-respond to calls for service
- prevent crime through high visibility
- self-initiated activities
Directed patrol - Answers-Focus agency resources on places, people and times where
an increased risk of crime has been identified
*statistics (analysis of crime and offender trends)
*targeted (deploy resources in precise locations, during specific times and using
strategic methods to fight it)
*data collection (determine how effective the directed patrol was at solving the problem)
Specialized patrol - Answers-Uniform and temporary plain clothed assignments
- surveillance
- support other department personnel
Understand the patrol environment - Answers-*identify community concerns
*identify community influencers (business owners, priests, teachers)
Cultivate positive and lasting relationships - Answers-*be fair and impartial
*treat every complaint legitimately
*promptly respond to service calls
*develop relationships outside of law enforcement
*frequently check businesses
*be transparent
*regularly attend community meetings
One-officer patrol - Answers-*more self-reliant and can cover large areas
*increased safety risks when patrolling high crime areas
*devotes more time and attention to community relations
*greater accountability with vehicles/equipments
Two-officer patrol - Answers-*allows officers to cover large areas quickly
*reduces response times for crimes in progress
*provides access to equipment and computer systems
*transporting citizens ans arrestees
SAFETY QUIZ AND ANSWERS2.
Basic patrol - Answers-Most common type where officers are responsible for patrolling a
defined area
-respond to calls for service
- prevent crime through high visibility
- self-initiated activities
Directed patrol - Answers-Focus agency resources on places, people and times where
an increased risk of crime has been identified
*statistics (analysis of crime and offender trends)
*targeted (deploy resources in precise locations, during specific times and using
strategic methods to fight it)
*data collection (determine how effective the directed patrol was at solving the problem)
Specialized patrol - Answers-Uniform and temporary plain clothed assignments
- surveillance
- support other department personnel
Understand the patrol environment - Answers-*identify community concerns
*identify community influencers (business owners, priests, teachers)
Cultivate positive and lasting relationships - Answers-*be fair and impartial
*treat every complaint legitimately
*promptly respond to service calls
*develop relationships outside of law enforcement
*frequently check businesses
*be transparent
*regularly attend community meetings
One-officer patrol - Answers-*more self-reliant and can cover large areas
*increased safety risks when patrolling high crime areas
*devotes more time and attention to community relations
*greater accountability with vehicles/equipments
Two-officer patrol - Answers-*allows officers to cover large areas quickly
*reduces response times for crimes in progress
*provides access to equipment and computer systems
*transporting citizens ans arrestees
