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Vehicle Patrol - ANSWERS-Most popular method of policing
Cost effective, allows coverage of a large area quickly
Protects from inclement weather
Decreases quality of police-community relations
Foot Patrol - ANSWERS-Original and most basic form of policing
Improves public perception
Increases familiarity with geography
Allows more familiarity with people in the community
Restricted movement
Inability to use some equipment
Plainclothes - ANSWERS-Often used for investigative purposes or special events
Not all equipment can be used
Must submit to authority of any uniformed officers present
,Community Oriented Policing - ANSWERS-A philosophy that combines traditional aspects of law
enforcement with prevention measures, problem-solving, community engagement, and
community partnerships
Survival Tactics Vital for Foot Patrol Officers - ANSWERS-Always be aware of cover
Check buildings before entering
Pay attention to nearby vehicles
Approach people at a safe distance
Use darkness to your advantage
Use proper light discipline
Wait for backup if necessary
Examples of Community Oriented Policing Programs - ANSWERS-Neighborhood Watch
Citizen Patrol
Citizen Police Academy
Citizen surveys
Problem solving step process for staff
Community partnerships
Foot patrols
Ride-alongs
Departmental events
Citizen volunteer programs
Partnerships with public and private sector organizations, including non-profits
Before Leaving Home - ANSWERS-Appearance
Attitude
Weapon
,Holster
Ammunition Carriers
Flashlight
Scholar - ANSWERS-Always be training on new techniques and tactics-never stop learning
Statesman - ANSWERS-Interpersonal communication skills and leadership-ability to keep your
head when everyone else is losing theirs
Warrior - ANSWERS-Confidence and competence to run towards danger, not because it is easy,
but because no one else will
Prior to Going In-Service - ANSWERS-Patrol vehicle inspection and search
Getting information about previous shift from the officers you're relieving, supervisors, incident
reports, investigators, and FI cards
Preventative Patrol - ANSWERS-The noticeable presence of police officers and patrol vehicles
with the intent of deterring crime
Emergency Calls for Service - ANSWERS-Responding to emergency situations such as fires,
shootings, hostage incidents, explosions, and suicides
Service Calls - ANSWERS-Responding to routine calls for service, citizens who need assistance
Public Courtesy Calls - ANSWERS-Escorts-funerals, bank deposits, hospital escorts
Locked vehicles
Death notifications
Vacation checks/patrol requests
, Proper radio etiquette - ANSWERS-Hold microphone 2-3 inches from the mouth at a 45 degree
angle
Talk in a normal tone of voice, not too fast or too slow
Be actively listening
Think about what you say before you say it
ABC's of radio communication - ANSWERS-Accuracy-information is accurate and factual
Brevity-transmissions are brief and too the point
Clarity-all messages are clear, phonetic alphabet used when needed
Common radio errors - ANSWERS-Failure to tell dispatch your location
Failure to give your location in the proper way
Over modulating when calling for help
CYMBALS - ANSWERS-Used for vehicle descriptions
C-color
Y-year
M-make
B-body, model
A-any other information such as damage, bumper stickers, customizations
L-license plate and state
S-serial numbers, VIN
What the include in description of a person - ANSWERS-Name and any aliases
Race