NC BLET PATROL TECHNIQUES TEST
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Crime is- - Answer-Anything which society says is a crime with the behavior (either an
act of commission or of omission) being publicly announced by the duly constituted
governmental authorities.
A combination of three (3) basic elements must be present for the commission of a
crime: - Answer-desire or intent, Knowledge or no how, opportunity to commit the
offense.
Patrol is the most common form of law enforcement activity designed to reduce: -
Answer-opportunity for crime or to create the belief that no opportunity exists
Offenses against which conspicuous patrol is most effective are: - Answer-those which
are committed on or immediately adjacent to public roadways
Assertive patrol: - Answer-Check frequently the physical security of business
premises to prevent burglary and robbery. Check frequently, the citizen - stop the
suspicious person, question his identity and his activities, and be constantly alert for
persons within your beat. The law allows officers to approach individuals con sensually,
but before conducting a field stop, the officers will need 'reasonable suspicion' that a
violation is occurring.
Conspicuous patrol- - Answer-This is high visibility patrol with random movement in
marked patrol cars.
The primary purpose of conspicuous patrol is to: - Answer-catch the criminal in the act
and make apprehensions, doing so by low visibility in unmarked cars.
five (5) senses: - Answer-What we see, hear, taste, smell, and touch help us to know
the world around us.
The human eye can be compared to a television camera. It picks up images and
transmits them to the brain: - Answer-30-40 pictures per second.
Psychological factors: - Answer-interests, emotions, prejudice.
Personal appearance: - Answer-follow basic hygiene rules, keep equipment maintained,
carry credentials everywhere, have all the basics for your patrol of duty up to date.
Reporting for duty: - Answer-Officers should always arrive at the proper place for work
on
, time and wearing the appropriate uniform, "try to be objective with a positive viewpoint,
Individual officers must remember that not all of the citizens that they encounter and
deal with during their shift are of the "criminal" type, "Mental awareness
Mental awareness- - Answer-The first step in reducing luck as part of the equation is to
perform a self-check.
Mental conditioning: - Answer-is exercise for your mind. If we are truly serious about our
safety (and hopefully you have come to that conclusion during your self-check), then our
mind has to be sharp. You must be conscious of people and their actions
Remaining calm, staying focused, and performing under stress will be much easier to
achieve if you have exercised your mind by using some of the following techniques: -
Answer-'What when' scenarios, Positive imagery, Color code awareness.
Weapons and contraband: - Answer-Inspect the entire passenger area for contraband
and items
misplaced by other officers, If any deficiencies are detected, the officer should identify
and request that the appropriate repairs are made on departmental forms following
departmental guidelines.
One of the primary responsibilities of all patrol officers is to: - Answer-effectively interact
with all types of people that either live, work, eat, meet, or move in their respective
patrol zones.
Non-threatening contacts: - Answer-small business owners, store clerks, neighborhood
residents, school children.
Threatening contacts: - Answer-Suspicious individuals, Individuals hanging around a
convenience store, Teenagers standing on a corner, showing signs of gang activity, Any
individual that seems to be out of place for the environment.
Nonverbal communication cues may be used to predict between: - Answer-50-90% of
resistance levels.
Officer safety: - Answer-The officer can conduct a pat down ("frisk") of the outer clothing
of someone who has lawfully stopped,
While tailing this person, the officer should follow these procedures: - Answer-Radio the
activity to communications, Location, Number of individuals, Short description of
individual, nature of contact,vehicle info.
Subjects may casually and cooperatively engage officers for conversation to: - Answer-
distract or perform hand signals secretly. These signals may be a motion to
Attack.
REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Crime is- - Answer-Anything which society says is a crime with the behavior (either an
act of commission or of omission) being publicly announced by the duly constituted
governmental authorities.
A combination of three (3) basic elements must be present for the commission of a
crime: - Answer-desire or intent, Knowledge or no how, opportunity to commit the
offense.
Patrol is the most common form of law enforcement activity designed to reduce: -
Answer-opportunity for crime or to create the belief that no opportunity exists
Offenses against which conspicuous patrol is most effective are: - Answer-those which
are committed on or immediately adjacent to public roadways
Assertive patrol: - Answer-Check frequently the physical security of business
premises to prevent burglary and robbery. Check frequently, the citizen - stop the
suspicious person, question his identity and his activities, and be constantly alert for
persons within your beat. The law allows officers to approach individuals con sensually,
but before conducting a field stop, the officers will need 'reasonable suspicion' that a
violation is occurring.
Conspicuous patrol- - Answer-This is high visibility patrol with random movement in
marked patrol cars.
The primary purpose of conspicuous patrol is to: - Answer-catch the criminal in the act
and make apprehensions, doing so by low visibility in unmarked cars.
five (5) senses: - Answer-What we see, hear, taste, smell, and touch help us to know
the world around us.
The human eye can be compared to a television camera. It picks up images and
transmits them to the brain: - Answer-30-40 pictures per second.
Psychological factors: - Answer-interests, emotions, prejudice.
Personal appearance: - Answer-follow basic hygiene rules, keep equipment maintained,
carry credentials everywhere, have all the basics for your patrol of duty up to date.
Reporting for duty: - Answer-Officers should always arrive at the proper place for work
on
, time and wearing the appropriate uniform, "try to be objective with a positive viewpoint,
Individual officers must remember that not all of the citizens that they encounter and
deal with during their shift are of the "criminal" type, "Mental awareness
Mental awareness- - Answer-The first step in reducing luck as part of the equation is to
perform a self-check.
Mental conditioning: - Answer-is exercise for your mind. If we are truly serious about our
safety (and hopefully you have come to that conclusion during your self-check), then our
mind has to be sharp. You must be conscious of people and their actions
Remaining calm, staying focused, and performing under stress will be much easier to
achieve if you have exercised your mind by using some of the following techniques: -
Answer-'What when' scenarios, Positive imagery, Color code awareness.
Weapons and contraband: - Answer-Inspect the entire passenger area for contraband
and items
misplaced by other officers, If any deficiencies are detected, the officer should identify
and request that the appropriate repairs are made on departmental forms following
departmental guidelines.
One of the primary responsibilities of all patrol officers is to: - Answer-effectively interact
with all types of people that either live, work, eat, meet, or move in their respective
patrol zones.
Non-threatening contacts: - Answer-small business owners, store clerks, neighborhood
residents, school children.
Threatening contacts: - Answer-Suspicious individuals, Individuals hanging around a
convenience store, Teenagers standing on a corner, showing signs of gang activity, Any
individual that seems to be out of place for the environment.
Nonverbal communication cues may be used to predict between: - Answer-50-90% of
resistance levels.
Officer safety: - Answer-The officer can conduct a pat down ("frisk") of the outer clothing
of someone who has lawfully stopped,
While tailing this person, the officer should follow these procedures: - Answer-Radio the
activity to communications, Location, Number of individuals, Short description of
individual, nature of contact,vehicle info.
Subjects may casually and cooperatively engage officers for conversation to: - Answer-
distract or perform hand signals secretly. These signals may be a motion to
Attack.
