KLETC STUDY GUIDE
TEST 4 | 159
QUESTIONS | WITH
ACTUAL ANSWERS!!
KLETC
Evatee 10/1/24 KLETC
,KLETC STUDY GUIDE TEST 4 | 159 QUESTIONS
| WITH ACTUAL ANSWERS!!
(ROLE OF PATROL)
LO1 Define the purpose of pre-patrol preparation Answer - -Increases
effectiveness of patrol
-To make sure you are prepared for duty
-Officer safety
-So you know what is going on
LO2 Identify types of external sources of information Answer -
-Police/Sheriffs/KHP/KDWP
-Fire and EMS
-KBI/ATF/FBI
-Local Emergency Preparedness Unit
-Confidential Informants
-Business owners
-Concerned citizens
LO3 Define specific pre-patrol techniques including: pre-patrol
planning/preparation, equipment checks, patrol communications. Answer -
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
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 Answer -
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
LO5 Identify the senses used in observation and the factors that might affect
officer senses Answer - -Sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste
-Anything can affect anyone of the senses an officer must always be ready to
use other senses
LO6 Identify typical indicators that stem from observations that may trigger
further investigation Answer - -Odors
-People gathering somewhere not normal
-Anything out of the ordinary
LO7 Identify ways of improving perception and observation skills Answer -
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
List various observation techniques/technology that a patrol officer might use.
Answer - -Binoculars, night scopes, electronic hearing amplifiers, body
microphones, spot lights, hidden cameras, wire/phone taps
LO9 Define what is meant by beat familiarization and the ways a patrol officer
develops an understanding of his/her beat Answer - Beat familiarization is an
TEST 4 | 159
QUESTIONS | WITH
ACTUAL ANSWERS!!
KLETC
Evatee 10/1/24 KLETC
,KLETC STUDY GUIDE TEST 4 | 159 QUESTIONS
| WITH ACTUAL ANSWERS!!
(ROLE OF PATROL)
LO1 Define the purpose of pre-patrol preparation Answer - -Increases
effectiveness of patrol
-To make sure you are prepared for duty
-Officer safety
-So you know what is going on
LO2 Identify types of external sources of information Answer -
-Police/Sheriffs/KHP/KDWP
-Fire and EMS
-KBI/ATF/FBI
-Local Emergency Preparedness Unit
-Confidential Informants
-Business owners
-Concerned citizens
LO3 Define specific pre-patrol techniques including: pre-patrol
planning/preparation, equipment checks, patrol communications. Answer -
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
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 Answer -
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
LO5 Identify the senses used in observation and the factors that might affect
officer senses Answer - -Sight, smell, hearing, touch, taste
-Anything can affect anyone of the senses an officer must always be ready to
use other senses
LO6 Identify typical indicators that stem from observations that may trigger
further investigation Answer - -Odors
-People gathering somewhere not normal
-Anything out of the ordinary
LO7 Identify ways of improving perception and observation skills Answer -
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
List various observation techniques/technology that a patrol officer might use.
Answer - -Binoculars, night scopes, electronic hearing amplifiers, body
microphones, spot lights, hidden cameras, wire/phone taps
LO9 Define what is meant by beat familiarization and the ways a patrol officer
develops an understanding of his/her beat Answer - Beat familiarization is an
