Utah LEO Test Latest Version Graded A+

Utah LEO Test Latest Version Graded A+ Patrol Functions Reduce/remove opportunities to commit crimes. Protect life & property Preserve the peace Enforce laws & ordinances Detect & arrest offenders Perform misc. services • Render aid • Provide information Patrol Techniques Proactive: Discourage occurrences of problems. Reactive: Apprehend criminals Automobile Patrol Characteristics • Moving or fixed • Solo or w/a partner • Cover large areas • More efficient use of resources. • Faster response time • Isolates officer from public • Some officer's attention is diverted to driving. Automobile Patrol Techniques • Operate car safely (observe surroundings) • Select patrol pattern • Don't travel only on main arterial roadways • Stop periodically among other cars on streets & observe. • Avoid coffee or food stops at the same time and/or location. • Divide areas of surveillance w/parter & overlap each other. • Get out of car whenever possible. Patrol Area Consider the following when becoming familiar with your assigned area: • Population • Geographics • Emergency facilities • Crime hazards • Community habits • Known criminals Crime/Hazard Areas Include: ● Burglary prone ● Robbery prone ● Auto theft prone areas ● Petty theft/malicious mischief prone areas ● Narcotics and dangerous drug activity prone areas. Community Policing Philosophy ■ Promotes organizational strategies which support use of partnerships & problem solving techniques to be proactive. ■ Role of a Peace officer: • Develop relationships (Youth programs, Attending community meetings, Coordinating resources, etc) ■ Two core components of community