Crime-Definition - ANS-Anything which society says is a crime.
-For which society has the power to punish.
-And for which society does in fact punish.
Three Basic Elements for the Commission of a Crime - ANS-Desire(Intent)
-Knowledge(How to commit the crime)
-Opportunity(To commit or belief that opportunity exists)
In order to effectively track a person a bloodhound requires a.... - ANSValid Scent Article
Your role in patrol and prevention of crime is limited to dealing with which element? -
ANSOpportunity
___________________is the most common form of Law Enforcement activity designed to
reduce opportunity for crime or to create the belief that no opportunity exists. - ANSPatrol
Offenses against which conspicuous patrol is most effective.... - ANSThose committed on or
immediately adjacent to public roadways.
Patrol-Business Checks should include checking.. - ANS-That locks are adequate and secured.
-All openings to the building are secure.
-Night lights are kept burning.
-The safe should be observable.
Business Checks-The most effective methods of enforcement are those which combine
both____________________________________________and__________________________
________of persons found on your beat. - ANSContinuous security checks and probing
inquiries
In order to reduce the opportunity for crime, Law Enforcement officers must place themselves
frequently in the places most effected by crime so that the criminal believes
that____________________________________________________. - ANSThe risk of
committing the crime is too great.
Assertive Patrol - ANSElimination of the opportunity for crime to be committed or forming the
belief that the opportunity does not exist.
Two Major Types of Patrol - ANSConspicuous Patrol
Inconspicuous Patrol
, Conspicuous Patrol Elements - ANS-Staying in the publics eye.
-Patrolling troubled areas.
-Field interviewing potential criminals.
Inconspicuous Patrol-Purpose - ANSTo catch the criminal in the act and make apprehensions,
use of unmarked cars.
Observation/Perception-Psychological Factors - ANS-Interest(Things that arouse our interest)
-Emotions(Fear and emotions reduce the possibility of accurate identification)
-Prejudices(personal)
Who must be present at a Raid briefing? - ANSEveryone who will be participating
First Priority on scene - ANSMedical Assistance/Render aid/contact EMS
Equipment to be inspected daily before going on patrol- - ANS-Credentials
-Keys
-Hand-Held Radios
-Handcuffs
-Handguns
-Ammunition
-Flashlight, light, and batteries
-Departmental forms
-Pen/Pencil
-Notepad or memo book
-Duty Gear
-Batons
-OC Spray Canisters
-Surgical Gloves/Pocket Face Mask
-Electronic Equipment
-Body Armor
FBI research indicates an officer is ____ times more likely to survive an armed encounter is he
or she is wearing body armor. - ANS14
"Depending on___________for your survival is nothing more than depending on the
incompetence of your assailant" - ANSLuck
Mental Preparation -Two Greatest Hazards to Law Enforcement - ANS-Apathy
-Complacency
Success of a raid is dependent on- - ANS-Intelligence Gathering
-Surveillance
-Planning
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