NC BLET PATROL TECHNIQUES
2024/2025 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Crime defined - Answer-Anything society says is a crime
For which society has the power to punish
For which society does in fact punish
3 Basic Elements of Crime - Answer-Desire- desire or intent on the part of the individual
Knowledge- knowledge of how to commit the crime
Opportunity- opportunity to commit offense or a belief that the opportunity exists
Which of the 3 elements of crime does Law Enforcement focus on? - Answer-
Opportunity- law enforcement attempts to eliminate or reduce the opportunity to commit
a crime or to create the belief that the opportunity exists
Patrol - Answer-most common form of law enforcement activity designed to reduce
opportunity for crime or to create the belief that no opportunity exists
Assertive patrol - Answer-- Patrol officers must take measure which place them most
frequently in the locations of criminal activity at the times when that activity is greatest
- Just riding around your beat is not patrolling, you must be active and alert
- Product of inaction is a crime. Product of action is dedicated professional service and
public safety
Primary purpose for patrol - Answer-to prevent crime
Conspicuous patrol - Answer-Highly visibility with random movement in marked patrol
cars.
Designed to influence the perceptions of potential criminals as to the likelihood of their
being apprehended.
Stay in the public's eye
Patrol troubled areas
Field interview potential criminals
Inconspicuous patrol - Answer-Low visibility in unmarked cars.
Primary purpose is to catch the criminal in the act & make apprehensions
Observation - Answer-Concentrate your attention on the road
, Train yourself to react quickly to distractions without removing attention from the driving
path
Quick eye movements
Test your recall
Perception - Answer-What we see, hear, taste, smell, and touch help us to know the
world around us
It varies with the individual
Psychological factors - Answer-Interest- readily observe and are aware of that which
arouses our interest
Emotions- fear and emotions materially reduce the possibility of accurate identification
Prejudices- cause a detraction from the accuracy of the observation
Equipment - Answer-Credentials
Keys- assigned patrol vehicle and handcuff
hand-held radios- fully charged; correct channel/frequency
Handguns- loaded; extra magazines
Ammunition- minimum of 1 extra magazine
Flashlight, light, batteries
Departmental forms
Pen/pencil- black ink pen
Notepad or memo book
Duty gear
Batons
OC Spray canisters
Surgical gloves/pocket face mask
Electronic equipment
Body armor
Body armor - Answer-Increase likelihood for survival in deadly force encounter
Officer is 14 times more likely to survive an armed encounter
Mental Preparation - Answer-Reality check- you may be targeted one day
Attitude check- Be an optimist
Self-promise- NEVER give up
Mental Conditioning - Answer-You are prepared to take action in a given situation
- 'What when' scenarios
- Positive imagery- imagine yourself performing tactically to various situations
- Color code awareness
2024/2025 EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Crime defined - Answer-Anything society says is a crime
For which society has the power to punish
For which society does in fact punish
3 Basic Elements of Crime - Answer-Desire- desire or intent on the part of the individual
Knowledge- knowledge of how to commit the crime
Opportunity- opportunity to commit offense or a belief that the opportunity exists
Which of the 3 elements of crime does Law Enforcement focus on? - Answer-
Opportunity- law enforcement attempts to eliminate or reduce the opportunity to commit
a crime or to create the belief that the opportunity exists
Patrol - Answer-most common form of law enforcement activity designed to reduce
opportunity for crime or to create the belief that no opportunity exists
Assertive patrol - Answer-- Patrol officers must take measure which place them most
frequently in the locations of criminal activity at the times when that activity is greatest
- Just riding around your beat is not patrolling, you must be active and alert
- Product of inaction is a crime. Product of action is dedicated professional service and
public safety
Primary purpose for patrol - Answer-to prevent crime
Conspicuous patrol - Answer-Highly visibility with random movement in marked patrol
cars.
Designed to influence the perceptions of potential criminals as to the likelihood of their
being apprehended.
Stay in the public's eye
Patrol troubled areas
Field interview potential criminals
Inconspicuous patrol - Answer-Low visibility in unmarked cars.
Primary purpose is to catch the criminal in the act & make apprehensions
Observation - Answer-Concentrate your attention on the road
, Train yourself to react quickly to distractions without removing attention from the driving
path
Quick eye movements
Test your recall
Perception - Answer-What we see, hear, taste, smell, and touch help us to know the
world around us
It varies with the individual
Psychological factors - Answer-Interest- readily observe and are aware of that which
arouses our interest
Emotions- fear and emotions materially reduce the possibility of accurate identification
Prejudices- cause a detraction from the accuracy of the observation
Equipment - Answer-Credentials
Keys- assigned patrol vehicle and handcuff
hand-held radios- fully charged; correct channel/frequency
Handguns- loaded; extra magazines
Ammunition- minimum of 1 extra magazine
Flashlight, light, batteries
Departmental forms
Pen/pencil- black ink pen
Notepad or memo book
Duty gear
Batons
OC Spray canisters
Surgical gloves/pocket face mask
Electronic equipment
Body armor
Body armor - Answer-Increase likelihood for survival in deadly force encounter
Officer is 14 times more likely to survive an armed encounter
Mental Preparation - Answer-Reality check- you may be targeted one day
Attitude check- Be an optimist
Self-promise- NEVER give up
Mental Conditioning - Answer-You are prepared to take action in a given situation
- 'What when' scenarios
- Positive imagery- imagine yourself performing tactically to various situations
- Color code awareness
