NC BLET: PATROL TECHNIQUES EXAM
REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
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:
REVIEW QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
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:
