KLETC STUDY GUIDE TEST 4 | UPDATED Questions with
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Q1: (ROLE OF PATROL)
A: Increases effectiveness of patrol
To make sure you are prepared for duty
Q2: LO1 Define the purpose of pre-patrol preparation
A: Officer safety
So you know what is going on
Q3: LO2 Identify types of external sources of information
A: Police/Sheriffs/KHP/KDWP
Fire and EMS
KBI/ATF/FBI
Local Emergency Preparedness Unit
Confidential Informants
Business owners
Concerned citizens
Q4: LO3 Define specific pre-patrol techniques including: pre
patrol planning/preparation, equipment checks, patrol
communications.
A: Pre-Patrol Planning and Preparation
● Develop a positive mindset
● Maintain a positive survival attitude while on duty
● Remember officer safety
● Maintain a healthy mind and body
● Think tactically
Equipments Checks
● Have clean pressed uniforms
● Present a professional image
● Make sure equipment is up to date and in good working order
● Make sure weapons are clean and in good working order
● Check vehicle (search for contraband, check outside for damage, check fluid, tired,
lights, siren, PA system, check weapons in vehicle).
Patrol Communications
● Talk to officers coming off duty
■ Loud parties, disturbances, unsecured property, suspicious activity
● Read daily bulletins and hot sheets
● Discuss issues and events in your area
Why Squad Meetings are Useful
● Hot sheets, daily bulletins, teletypes (wanted persons), officer killed summaries, wanted
subjects, suspicious activity
,Q5: LO4 Define the term "perception" as it relates to patrol officer
behavior and various factors that affect officer perception.
This should include officer's ability to, listen to and recognize
sounds that might call for law enforcement intervention,
detect odors to be investigated, Observe behavior
A: Utilize senses to interpret their observations and sensations and to attach meaning or
significance to them
External Factors -Distance, lighting, movement, sounds, odors
Internal Factors
Past experience, education and training, prejudice or biases, moral makeup, maturity,
point of view, human emotions, point of view
An officer must always be on the lookout for anything out of the ordinary
Q6: LO5 Identify the senses used in observation and the factors
that might affect officer senses
A: Sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste
Anything can affect anyone of the senses an officer must always be ready to use other
senses
Q7: LO6 Identify typical indicators that stem from observations
that may trigger further investigation
A: Odors
People gathering somewhere not normal
Anything out of the ordinary
Q8: LO7 Identify ways of improving perception and observation
skills
A: PRACTICE
Train yourself to use your five senses
Rigorous self training and practice are important in enhancing the total concept of
utilizing one's perception and observation skills
Q9: List various observation techniques/technology that a patrol
officer might use.
A: Binoculars, night scopes, electronic hearing amplifiers, body microphones, spot lights,
hidden cameras, wire/phone taps
Q10: LO9 Define what is meant by beat familiarization and the ways
a patrol officer develops an understanding of his/her beat
A: Beat familiarization is an awareness of the characteristics of an officers beat or response
area according to the needs and variables of that area.
Thorough knowledge of the patrol area
High crime areas
Problem traffic areas
,Street/Highway conditions/designs
Know "normal" sights, sounds and patterns
Report public hazards
Know demographics
Be aware of known offenders in that area
Visit with people
Introduce yourself to people/business owners
Attend community events
Get involved in activities
Q11: LO10 Identify sources of law enforcement information about
beat level activity and methods of patrolling a beat
A: Personal in other services
Building inspectors
Confidential informants
Anyone at all
Reports
Logs
Other officers
Activity logs
Police/Sheriffs/KHP/KDWP
Fire and EMS
KBI/ATF/FBI
Q12: LO11 Define ways of establishing rapport on the beat
A: Visit with people
Introduce yourself to people
Attend community events
Get involved in activities
Coach a team
Treat people the way you would want them to treat you
Treat everyone with respect
Q13: LO12 Define ways to obtain information on the beat from
people in the community
A: Get to know people, talk with them and obtain information.
Q14: LO13 Define the importance of maintaining activity logs and
timely filing reports
A: Daily logs should be used to document the calls and other self initiated activity officers
were in. They might later be used as resource information and verification of activity
The timely filing of reports will assist in accuracy and credibility of the officers actions
(KSAR, KSOR, etc). Try to complete these before you go home.
, Q15: LO14 Identify minimum expectations of patrol officer relating
to and responding to common public hazards
A: You need to take notice of public hazards
They may not be your responsibility to fix it but you must take the incentive to report
them to the proper agency to get them fixed
Q16: LO15 Define the purpose of police patrol and identify the
various types of patrol operations utilized by law enforcement
departments in the State of Kansas
A: Highly visible mobile police presence that is used to provide protection, prevent crime
and render service to the community
motor vehicle, foot, aircraft, bicycle, horse, motorcycle, and watercraft
Q17: LO16 Identify major patrol functions and patrol officer
responsibilities within these functions
A: Crime deterrence
Respond to calls
Taking initial reports and conducting follow-up investigations
Traffic enforcement (proactively)
Solving disputes
Q18: LO17 Identify the most frequently encountered incidents to
which patrol officers are required to respond
A: General assistance calls
Vandalism
Assault/battery
Thefts
Q19: LO18 Identify the methods of routine patrol
A: Preventative Patrol- proactive in nature aimed at preventing and reducing crime or
violations
Apprehension/Enforcement Patrol- Making arrests; reactive in nature with criminal
activity having already occurred or is occurring
Q20: LO19 Identify the types of specialized patrol
A: Selective/directed: Enforcement patrol
Saturation Patrol: as many officers as possible are put into a geographic area with the
intent of discouraging and enforcing violations. Used effectively to combat high volume
traffic offenses, street narcotics sales and prostitution (Example: Click-it or Ticket)
Foot Patrol: oldest means of conducting patrol and still has a high viable application
today. Used in selective or saturation patrols. An officer on foot can provide better
surveillance of an area and can radio for backup.
Two Officer Patrol Units: provides many advantages
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Q1: (ROLE OF PATROL)
A: Increases effectiveness of patrol
To make sure you are prepared for duty
Q2: LO1 Define the purpose of pre-patrol preparation
A: Officer safety
So you know what is going on
Q3: LO2 Identify types of external sources of information
A: Police/Sheriffs/KHP/KDWP
Fire and EMS
KBI/ATF/FBI
Local Emergency Preparedness Unit
Confidential Informants
Business owners
Concerned citizens
Q4: LO3 Define specific pre-patrol techniques including: pre
patrol planning/preparation, equipment checks, patrol
communications.
A: Pre-Patrol Planning and Preparation
● Develop a positive mindset
● Maintain a positive survival attitude while on duty
● Remember officer safety
● Maintain a healthy mind and body
● Think tactically
Equipments Checks
● Have clean pressed uniforms
● Present a professional image
● Make sure equipment is up to date and in good working order
● Make sure weapons are clean and in good working order
● Check vehicle (search for contraband, check outside for damage, check fluid, tired,
lights, siren, PA system, check weapons in vehicle).
Patrol Communications
● Talk to officers coming off duty
■ Loud parties, disturbances, unsecured property, suspicious activity
● Read daily bulletins and hot sheets
● Discuss issues and events in your area
Why Squad Meetings are Useful
● Hot sheets, daily bulletins, teletypes (wanted persons), officer killed summaries, wanted
subjects, suspicious activity
,Q5: LO4 Define the term "perception" as it relates to patrol officer
behavior and various factors that affect officer perception.
This should include officer's ability to, listen to and recognize
sounds that might call for law enforcement intervention,
detect odors to be investigated, Observe behavior
A: Utilize senses to interpret their observations and sensations and to attach meaning or
significance to them
External Factors -Distance, lighting, movement, sounds, odors
Internal Factors
Past experience, education and training, prejudice or biases, moral makeup, maturity,
point of view, human emotions, point of view
An officer must always be on the lookout for anything out of the ordinary
Q6: LO5 Identify the senses used in observation and the factors
that might affect officer senses
A: Sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste
Anything can affect anyone of the senses an officer must always be ready to use other
senses
Q7: LO6 Identify typical indicators that stem from observations
that may trigger further investigation
A: Odors
People gathering somewhere not normal
Anything out of the ordinary
Q8: LO7 Identify ways of improving perception and observation
skills
A: PRACTICE
Train yourself to use your five senses
Rigorous self training and practice are important in enhancing the total concept of
utilizing one's perception and observation skills
Q9: List various observation techniques/technology that a patrol
officer might use.
A: Binoculars, night scopes, electronic hearing amplifiers, body microphones, spot lights,
hidden cameras, wire/phone taps
Q10: LO9 Define what is meant by beat familiarization and the ways
a patrol officer develops an understanding of his/her beat
A: Beat familiarization is an awareness of the characteristics of an officers beat or response
area according to the needs and variables of that area.
Thorough knowledge of the patrol area
High crime areas
Problem traffic areas
,Street/Highway conditions/designs
Know "normal" sights, sounds and patterns
Report public hazards
Know demographics
Be aware of known offenders in that area
Visit with people
Introduce yourself to people/business owners
Attend community events
Get involved in activities
Q11: LO10 Identify sources of law enforcement information about
beat level activity and methods of patrolling a beat
A: Personal in other services
Building inspectors
Confidential informants
Anyone at all
Reports
Logs
Other officers
Activity logs
Police/Sheriffs/KHP/KDWP
Fire and EMS
KBI/ATF/FBI
Q12: LO11 Define ways of establishing rapport on the beat
A: Visit with people
Introduce yourself to people
Attend community events
Get involved in activities
Coach a team
Treat people the way you would want them to treat you
Treat everyone with respect
Q13: LO12 Define ways to obtain information on the beat from
people in the community
A: Get to know people, talk with them and obtain information.
Q14: LO13 Define the importance of maintaining activity logs and
timely filing reports
A: Daily logs should be used to document the calls and other self initiated activity officers
were in. They might later be used as resource information and verification of activity
The timely filing of reports will assist in accuracy and credibility of the officers actions
(KSAR, KSOR, etc). Try to complete these before you go home.
, Q15: LO14 Identify minimum expectations of patrol officer relating
to and responding to common public hazards
A: You need to take notice of public hazards
They may not be your responsibility to fix it but you must take the incentive to report
them to the proper agency to get them fixed
Q16: LO15 Define the purpose of police patrol and identify the
various types of patrol operations utilized by law enforcement
departments in the State of Kansas
A: Highly visible mobile police presence that is used to provide protection, prevent crime
and render service to the community
motor vehicle, foot, aircraft, bicycle, horse, motorcycle, and watercraft
Q17: LO16 Identify major patrol functions and patrol officer
responsibilities within these functions
A: Crime deterrence
Respond to calls
Taking initial reports and conducting follow-up investigations
Traffic enforcement (proactively)
Solving disputes
Q18: LO17 Identify the most frequently encountered incidents to
which patrol officers are required to respond
A: General assistance calls
Vandalism
Assault/battery
Thefts
Q19: LO18 Identify the methods of routine patrol
A: Preventative Patrol- proactive in nature aimed at preventing and reducing crime or
violations
Apprehension/Enforcement Patrol- Making arrests; reactive in nature with criminal
activity having already occurred or is occurring
Q20: LO19 Identify the types of specialized patrol
A: Selective/directed: Enforcement patrol
Saturation Patrol: as many officers as possible are put into a geographic area with the
intent of discouraging and enforcing violations. Used effectively to combat high volume
traffic offenses, street narcotics sales and prostitution (Example: Click-it or Ticket)
Foot Patrol: oldest means of conducting patrol and still has a high viable application
today. Used in selective or saturation patrols. An officer on foot can provide better
surveillance of an area and can radio for backup.
Two Officer Patrol Units: provides many advantages
