NC BLET PATROL TECHNIQUES AND ANSWERS
Crime defined as. - Answers- To adequately discuss the subject of patrol as a deterrent
to crime, we must define a crime. There are many definitions, but the ones which seem
most adequate state that 'Crime' is:
o Anything which society says is a crime, for which society has the power to
punish, and for which society does, in fact, punish
(3) basic elements must be present for the commission of a crime: - Answers- o Desire
or intent on the part of the individual
o Knowledge of how to commit the crime
o Opportunity to commit offense or a belief that the opportunity exists
Conspicuous Patrol - Answers- This is high visibility patrol with random movement in
marked patrol cars. It involves activities which are intended to influence the perceptions
of potential criminals as to the likelihood of their being apprehended. By increasing
visibility and patrol presence, you intensify the perceived risk of crime and reduce its
incidence. This is done by:
(a) Staying in the public's eye
(b) Patrolling troubled areas
(c) Field interviewing potential criminals
Inconspicuous patrol - Answers- Primary purpose is to catch the criminal IN THE ACT
and make apprehensions, doing so by low visibility in unmarked cars.
Psychological factors - Answers- o Interest- we readily observe and are aware to
situations, people, objects that
arouse our interest
o Emotions- fear and emotions materially reduce the possibility of accurate
identification
o Prejudices- these will cause a detraction from the accuracy of the observation
Preparation for Patrol - Answers- 1. Personal appearance- an individual cannot "police"
the community if they cannot "police" themselves
Color code awareness- many specialists and experts agree that this type of awareness
design is extremely beneficial to the officer. - Answers- Condition White - Totally
relaxed, non- aware, daydreaming
o Condition Yellow - Relaxed but alert
o Condition Orange - Totally alert, planning strategy, focusing on threats
o Condition Red - Full combat, autopilot, training kicks in
o Condition Black - Injured, dead, frozen with fear
Optimally, the officer should never fall below condition yellow while on
duty.
Suspicious activity - Answers- Subject behaviors that lead to resistance during arrest
, Nonverbal cues:
Heavy/audible breathing
Cleaning of teeth
Unusual sweating
Fist clenching
Weight shifting/shoulder roll
Target glancing
Ceasing of all movement
'Dressing down'
Spitting
Conspicuously ignoring and staring through you
Presence of impairment from alcohol or drugs
Furtive movements or gestures
Radio the activity to communications: - Answers- location, # of individuals, short
description of
individuals, name of contact, any vehicle info, start back-up officer.
Use concealment when possible to conceal your movements. Care should be taken so
as not to draw attention to your movements. - Answers- (1) Make your movement as
casual as possible. Make him believe that he is the farthest thing from your mind.
(2) The location of the initial stop should afford the officer the best possible safety. Every
effort should be made to reduce the avenues of escape.
(A) Stop in the middle of the block, using the building walls as barriers
(B) Avoid stopping near alley or passageways
(C) Avoid obstacles which would block your vision if the suspect flees
(D) Avoid crowded areas where subject could be lost in the crowd, take hostages, or
endanger citizens
(E) At night, select a well-lighted area
Prevention through patrol - Answers- o Patrol is the most common form of law
enforcement activity designed to reduce opportunity for crime or to create the belief that
no opportunity exists
o Roadway drug dealing and breaking and entering residences/businesses are types of
offenses that may be reduced by using proactive patrol activities.
Assertive patrol - Answers- o Law enforcement action cannot effectively deal w/ the
DESIRE of the offender, but it can deal w/ the criminal's belief that the opportunity for
criminal activity is present
Our primary purpose for patrol is to prevent crime it is important to pick that type of
patrol which will afford the most effective coverage
You should use the element of surprise to your advantage by practicing these
procedures: - Answers- (a) Approach the subject from the rear. (b) If you are traveling in
the same direction as the subject, gradually gain distance on him to make contact in
Crime defined as. - Answers- To adequately discuss the subject of patrol as a deterrent
to crime, we must define a crime. There are many definitions, but the ones which seem
most adequate state that 'Crime' is:
o Anything which society says is a crime, for which society has the power to
punish, and for which society does, in fact, punish
(3) basic elements must be present for the commission of a crime: - Answers- o Desire
or intent on the part of the individual
o Knowledge of how to commit the crime
o Opportunity to commit offense or a belief that the opportunity exists
Conspicuous Patrol - Answers- This is high visibility patrol with random movement in
marked patrol cars. It involves activities which are intended to influence the perceptions
of potential criminals as to the likelihood of their being apprehended. By increasing
visibility and patrol presence, you intensify the perceived risk of crime and reduce its
incidence. This is done by:
(a) Staying in the public's eye
(b) Patrolling troubled areas
(c) Field interviewing potential criminals
Inconspicuous patrol - Answers- Primary purpose is to catch the criminal IN THE ACT
and make apprehensions, doing so by low visibility in unmarked cars.
Psychological factors - Answers- o Interest- we readily observe and are aware to
situations, people, objects that
arouse our interest
o Emotions- fear and emotions materially reduce the possibility of accurate
identification
o Prejudices- these will cause a detraction from the accuracy of the observation
Preparation for Patrol - Answers- 1. Personal appearance- an individual cannot "police"
the community if they cannot "police" themselves
Color code awareness- many specialists and experts agree that this type of awareness
design is extremely beneficial to the officer. - Answers- Condition White - Totally
relaxed, non- aware, daydreaming
o Condition Yellow - Relaxed but alert
o Condition Orange - Totally alert, planning strategy, focusing on threats
o Condition Red - Full combat, autopilot, training kicks in
o Condition Black - Injured, dead, frozen with fear
Optimally, the officer should never fall below condition yellow while on
duty.
Suspicious activity - Answers- Subject behaviors that lead to resistance during arrest
, Nonverbal cues:
Heavy/audible breathing
Cleaning of teeth
Unusual sweating
Fist clenching
Weight shifting/shoulder roll
Target glancing
Ceasing of all movement
'Dressing down'
Spitting
Conspicuously ignoring and staring through you
Presence of impairment from alcohol or drugs
Furtive movements or gestures
Radio the activity to communications: - Answers- location, # of individuals, short
description of
individuals, name of contact, any vehicle info, start back-up officer.
Use concealment when possible to conceal your movements. Care should be taken so
as not to draw attention to your movements. - Answers- (1) Make your movement as
casual as possible. Make him believe that he is the farthest thing from your mind.
(2) The location of the initial stop should afford the officer the best possible safety. Every
effort should be made to reduce the avenues of escape.
(A) Stop in the middle of the block, using the building walls as barriers
(B) Avoid stopping near alley or passageways
(C) Avoid obstacles which would block your vision if the suspect flees
(D) Avoid crowded areas where subject could be lost in the crowd, take hostages, or
endanger citizens
(E) At night, select a well-lighted area
Prevention through patrol - Answers- o Patrol is the most common form of law
enforcement activity designed to reduce opportunity for crime or to create the belief that
no opportunity exists
o Roadway drug dealing and breaking and entering residences/businesses are types of
offenses that may be reduced by using proactive patrol activities.
Assertive patrol - Answers- o Law enforcement action cannot effectively deal w/ the
DESIRE of the offender, but it can deal w/ the criminal's belief that the opportunity for
criminal activity is present
Our primary purpose for patrol is to prevent crime it is important to pick that type of
patrol which will afford the most effective coverage
You should use the element of surprise to your advantage by practicing these
procedures: - Answers- (a) Approach the subject from the rear. (b) If you are traveling in
the same direction as the subject, gradually gain distance on him to make contact in
