SCCJA Pre-Academy Block 2-Basic Patrol
Operations, Child Abuse, Traffic Law,
Strategies of Arrest, Mentally Ill, Sexual
Assault, Intro to Law,
Courts/Crimes/Procedures, First
Amendment
Vehicle Patrol ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓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 ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓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 ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓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 ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓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 ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓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 ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓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 ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Appearance
Attitude
Weapon
Holster
Ammunition Carriers
Flashlight
Scholar ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Always be training on new techniques and tactics-never
stop learning
Statesman ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Interpersonal communication skills and leadership-
ability to keep your head when everyone else is losing theirs
Warrior ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Confidence and competence to run towards danger, not
because it is easy, but because no one else will
Prior to Going In-Service ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓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 ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓The noticeable presence of police officers
and patrol vehicles with the intent of deterring crime
Emergency Calls for Service ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Responding to emergency situations
such as fires, shootings, hostage incidents, explosions, and suicides
Service Calls ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Responding to routine calls for service, citizens
who need assistance
, Public Courtesy Calls ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Escorts-funerals, bank deposits, hospital
escorts
Locked vehicles
Death notifications
Vacation checks/patrol requests
Proper radio etiquette ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓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 ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓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 ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Failure to tell dispatch your location
Failure to give your location in the proper way
Over modulating when calling for help
CYMBALS ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Used for vehicle descriptions
C-color
Y-year
M-make
Operations, Child Abuse, Traffic Law,
Strategies of Arrest, Mentally Ill, Sexual
Assault, Intro to Law,
Courts/Crimes/Procedures, First
Amendment
Vehicle Patrol ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓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 ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓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 ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓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 ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓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 ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓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 ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER
✓✓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 ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Appearance
Attitude
Weapon
Holster
Ammunition Carriers
Flashlight
Scholar ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Always be training on new techniques and tactics-never
stop learning
Statesman ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Interpersonal communication skills and leadership-
ability to keep your head when everyone else is losing theirs
Warrior ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Confidence and competence to run towards danger, not
because it is easy, but because no one else will
Prior to Going In-Service ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓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 ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓The noticeable presence of police officers
and patrol vehicles with the intent of deterring crime
Emergency Calls for Service ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Responding to emergency situations
such as fires, shootings, hostage incidents, explosions, and suicides
Service Calls ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Responding to routine calls for service, citizens
who need assistance
, Public Courtesy Calls ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Escorts-funerals, bank deposits, hospital
escorts
Locked vehicles
Death notifications
Vacation checks/patrol requests
Proper radio etiquette ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓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 ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓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 ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Failure to tell dispatch your location
Failure to give your location in the proper way
Over modulating when calling for help
CYMBALS ------- ✔ CORRECT ANSWER ✓✓Used for vehicle descriptions
C-color
Y-year
M-make
