NC BLET PATROL TECHNIQUES QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS
What are the three basic elements needed for the commission of a crime? - Answers-
(a) Desire or intent on the part of the individual
(b) Knowledge of how to commit the crime
(c) Opportunity to commit offense or a belief that the opportunity exists
Offenses against which conspicuous patrol is most effective are? - Answers- Those
which are committed on or immediately adjacent to public roadways.
Patrol - Answers- A wide range of law enforcement activities, has broader crime
prevention potential than simply the effect achieved by the physical presence of an
officer or a patrol vehicle.
Law enforcement action cannot deal effectively with the ____ of the offender. -
Answers- DESIRE
Just riding around your beat is ____, you must be active and alert. - Answers- not
patrolling
Basic methods of assertive preventive patrol - Answers- 1. Check frequently the
physical security of business premises to prevent burglary and robbery.
2. Check frequently, the citizen - stop the suspicious person, question his identity 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.
What are our five senses? - Answers- See, hear, taste, smell, and touch.
Psychological factors of observations - Answers- Interest
Emotions
Prejudices
An individual cannot "police" the community if they cannot "police" who? - Answers-
Themselves
What is an example of when a uniformed officer may be asked to provide proper I.D. or
credentials? - Answers- When picking up or transporting prisoners.
While on duty, individuals should only carry the keys to? - Answers- Their assigned
patrol vehicle and their handcuff key.
FBI research indicates an officer is ____ more likely to survive an armed encounter if he
or she is wearing body armor. - Answers- 14 times
, If you approach high risk situations without the proper mental preparation, the strongest
force in deciding your destiny is going to be? - Answers- LUCK
The first step in reducing luck as part of the equation is to? - Answers- Perform a self-
check.
Mental conditioning - Answers- Exercise for your mind.
Color code awareness - white - Answers- Totally relaxed, non-aware, day dreaming
Color code awareness - yellow - Answers- Relaxed but alert
Color code awareness - orange - Answers- Totally alert, planning strategy, focusing on
threats
Color code awareness - red - Answers- Full combat, autopilot, training kicks in
Color code awareness - black - Answers- Injured, dead, frozen with fear
Optimally, the officer should never fall below which condition while on duty? - Answers-
Condition yellow
Faulty assumptions - Answers- Making assumptions about calls for service based on
past experiences.
Presumed compliance - Answers- Assuming a subject will comply.
One of the primary responsibilities of all patrol officers is to? - Answers- Effectively
interact with all types of people that either live, work, eat, meet, or move in their
respective patrol zones.
Nonverbal communication cues may be used to predict what percentage of resistance
levels? - Answers- Between 50-90%
What type of behaviors should officers look for that are known to precede such
resistance? - Answers- Heavy/audible breathing
Clenching of teeth/jaw
Unusual sweating
Fist clenching
Weight shifting/blading of body/ shoulder roll
Target glancing
Ceasing of all movement
Dressing down
Spitting
Conspicuously ignoring and staring through you
Presence of impairment from alcohol or drugs
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