Identification should include
- definition of preventive patrol
- definition of targeted patrol
- explanation of the basic assumptions behind police patrol (e.g., visibility of police, quick response to calls, increased public cooperation with familiar police personnel)
- explanation of the advantages and disadvantages of various patrol methods
- factors that influence how patrol is structured (e.g., staffing, geography, calls for service, citizen input)
- the effectiveness of one-officer vs. two-officer patrol
- methods of patrol (e.g., foot, car, bicycle, motorcycle).
Process/Skill Questions:
- How does preventive patrol prevent crime?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of two-officer patrol?
- What is the desired effect of targeted patrol?