Patrolling Duties and Responsibilities

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What is a limitation of automobile patrol?

It allows for effective communication with the community

It physically isolates the officer from the citizens (correct)

It requires the officer to be equipped with portable radios

It enables the officer to cover a considerable area

What should a patrol officer do when assigned to a motorized beat?

Stay in the car at all times

Patrol only during the day

Park and lock the car and go out to meet people as often as practical (correct)

Not respond to calls for assistance

What is a responsibility of the team leader in a mobile detachment?

Patrolling the area on foot

Investigating crimes

Seeing to it that the team is manning their respective posts (correct)

Responding to calls for assistance

What should a mobile sub-team do in the event of an accident reported by the foot patrol team?

Inform and alert the mother station headquarters Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of automobile patrol?

It enables the officer to cover a considerable area Signup and view all the answers

What should be recorded in the logbook?

Complaints, incidents, and actions taken Signup and view all the answers

What should a mobile patrol officer do when assigned to a post?

Leave the post when relieved Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the mobile sub-team?

To supervise and monitor the foot patrol team Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus area of foot patrol?

Heavily populated areas Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the benefits of foot patrol in downtown areas?

Improved community relations and deterrence of criminals Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of foot patrol operations?

The 'buddy system' to ensure officer safety Signup and view all the answers

What is a key responsibility of the Chief of Police in relation to foot patrol?

Inspecting mobile detachment and foot patrol teams Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary mode of transportation used in mobile patrol?

Land-based vehicles Signup and view all the answers

What is a key objective of foot patrol officers?

To detect situations that require police action Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of having patrol officers in crowded downtown shopping areas?

Deterrent to criminals Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of foot patrol operations in terms of community policing?

Establishing good rapport with residents and officials Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of organizing patrol duties?

To make patrollers responsible and accountable for their actions Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the list of tasks patrollers must complete during their shift?

Daily Beat Patrol Activities Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of police visibility patrols?

To render police visibility and response Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe a vantage spot adjacent to a control point used by a buddy foot patrol?

Visibility Point Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a control point in police visibility patrols?

To station the patrol team leader and crew Signup and view all the answers

What type of patrol is conducted by police officers moving in an area by foot?

Foot Patrol Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the process of assigning tasks to patrollers based on their competencies?

Putting the Right Person in the Right Job Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of community policing?

To involve the community in policing activities Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Patrol Management

Patrollers must have a schedule of tasks to complete during their shift, including "MUST DOS" that require them to be at specific locations on their beat.
These tasks must be reflected in the Individual Performance Card (IP Card) of patrollers.

Responsibilities and Accountability

Organizing patrol duties gives each patroller a task, making them responsible and accountable for their assigned beat.
Patrollers are accountable for what happens in their assigned beat and must report to the Patrol Supervisor and Chief of Police.

Task Assignment

Organizing patrol duties allows each patroller to be assigned tasks that match their skills and competencies.

Police Visibility Patrols (OPLAN LAGING HANDA)

A mobile detachment consists of a control point and 2-6 visibility points in the assigned area.
The control point is a central location where the team leader and crew are stationed.
Visibility points are vantage spots adjacent to the control point, used by buddy foot patrols.

Patrol Methods

Foot Patrol: conducted by police officers moving in an area by foot, providing familiarity with the ground and better observational skills.
Automobile Patrol: the most prevalent method, allowing patrol officers to cover a large area and respond promptly to calls, but can isolate them from citizens.
Mobile Detachment: a team leader and crew who patrol an area, establishing contact and support with local people, and responding to calls for assistance.

Mobile Sub-Team

Stationed at the control point, supervising and monitoring 2-6 buddy foot patrols.
Maintains peace and order in the immediate surroundings.

Foot Patrol

Provides patrol officers with familiarity on the ground and better observational skills.
Enables patrol officers to establish and maintain good community relations through person-to-person contact.
Allows patrol officers to detect situations that require police action and develop sources of information.

Foot Patrol Sub-Team

Consists of two personnel, equipped with portable radios and appropriate firearms, who conduct beat patrol using the "buddy system".
Reports incidents to the mobile sub-team for information and disposition.

Chief of Police Responsibilities

Conducts frequent inspections of mobile detachment and foot patrol teams.
Ensures proper posting and relief are followed.
Conducts tests to promote operational readiness.
Identifies the best and worst among units and personnel.

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This quiz covers the essential duties and accountability of patrollers during their shift, including their daily beat patrol activities and performance evaluation.