Police Operations

Patrol Function Categories

Crime prevention - pro-active deterrence
Law Enforcement - reactive deterrence Order Maintenance - security Social Services - community welfare

Patrol as a function
Constant Movement
Prevent/deter crime Eliminate opportunity for crime

Patrol Activities and Purposes

Crime Detection and Prevention Apprehension of Criminals & Wanted Suspects Data & Information Collection Report Writing & Documentation Public Assistance Peace Keeping and Order Maintenance Conflict Resolution Traffic Control and Enforcement Parking Enforcement Law Enforcement Reduce Citizens Fear of Crime Detect and Enforce Code and Safety Violations Rapid Responses to Emergencies Public Relations Police Visibility Property Protection

Method of Patrol Patrol

Foot Patrol Motorcycle Patrol Motorized Patrol Bike Patrol Horse Patrol Aircraft Patrol Watercraft Patrol

Techniques of

Routine Patrol Directed Patrol D-Runs Saturation Patrol Split Force Suspect-Oriented Patrol

PATROL SUPERVISION
Hands on - supervisor involved in day to day activities Command - supervisor shows up at incident sites and gives orders
Counsel - supervisor available and when requested shows up at incident sites

Traffic Enforcement
Activities Issue Traffic Citations Issue Parking Citations Investigate Traffic Accidents Arrest Drunk Drivers Enforce Seatbelt Laws Direct Traffic Purposes Insure Safety of Public Reduce Accidents and Injuries Collect Information Make Criminal Arrests Enforce Laws Facilitate Traffic Flow

Purposes of Criminal Investigation

Determine whether or not a crime has been committed. Decide if the crime was committed within the investigators jurisdiction. Discover all facts pertaining to the complaint. Gather and preserve physical evidence. Identify the perpetrator. Develop and follow up all clues. Locate and apprehend the perpetrator. Aid in the prosecution of the offender by providing evidence of guilt that is admissible in court. Testify effectively as a witness in court. Recover stolen property.

Specialized Units and Operations

Special Weapons & Tactics Vice & Drugs K-9 Organized Crime Community Services Crime analysis Domestic Violence Sex Crimes Internal Affairs Crime Prevention Juvenile & School Service Intelligence

POLICE OPERATIONS
PATROL - 50 % OF FORCE ~ 80 % OF BUDGET

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION (Detectives) - SOLVE 20 % OF CASES SOLVED IN DEPT case screening TRAFFIC

SUPPORT/SPECIAL SEVICES