NC BLET 2021: Patrol Techniques Exam Questions & Answers 100% Solved

3 basic elements that must be present for the commission of a crime - ANSWER-1. Desire or intent on the part of the individual 2. Knowledge of how to commit the crime 3. Opportunity to commit offense or the belief that the opportunity exists Assertive patrol - ANSWER-Law enforcement cannot effectively deal with the DESIRE of the offender, but it can deal with the criminal's belief that the opportunity for criminal activity is present Basic methods for assertive patrol - ANSWER-1. Check frequently the physical security business premises to prevent burglary and robbery 2. Check frequently, the citizen - stop the suspicious person, question his idenity and his activities, and be constantly alert for persons within your beat 3. The law allows officers to approach individuals consensually, but before conducting a field stop, the officers will need 'reasonable suspicion' that a violation is occurring Methods of patrol (8) - ANSWER-1. One man cars 2. Two man cars 3. Motorcycle 4. Foot patrol 5. Bicycle patrol 6. Horseback 7. Boats 8. Aircraft- Helicopters and aerial surveillance planes Conspicuous patrol - ANSWER-this is high visibility patrol with random movement in marked patrol cars Inconspicuous patrol - ANSWER-the primary purpose is to catch the criminal in the act and make apprehensions, doing so by low visibility in unmarked cars (it is designed more for apprehension than prevention) Perception - ANSWER-we become aware of objects, persons, qualities, and relationships through out five (5) senses: sight, touch, hearing, smell, and taste Replacing Ammunitition - ANSWER-it is recommended that service ammo be replaced every year or according to the manufacturer's recommendations Color Code Awareness - ANSWER-Condition White- totally relaxed, non-aware, day dreaming Condition Yellow- Relaxed but alert Condition Orange- Totally alert, planning strategy, focusing on threats Condition Red- Full combat, autopilot, training kicks in Condition Black- Injured, dead, frozen with fear What condition should an officer not fall below while on duty? - ANSWER-Condition Yellow Vehicle Inspections - ANSWER-Before signing for and accepting a vehicle, individual officers must thoroughly inspect the particular vehicle in question for any malfunctions, deficiencies, damages, cleanliness, and operating condition. Abnormalities should be documented on appropriate forms. Once you sign for a vehicle, you become responsible for it.