Police Field Operations Study Guide - Basic Field Operations
- 1.The most important outcome of any type of patrol is
- A.
A reminder for people to obey the law
- B.
The department's actual field contact with all people on a one-to-one basis
- C.
A deterrent to criminal activity
- D.
Swift punishment for offenders
- 2.Which of the following is not a type of Foot patrol?
- A.
Fixed post
- B.
Line beat
- C.
Random patrol
- D.
Circular zone
- 3.WWhich patrol type would be most effective for a business center, bars and taverns, a high crime area, and special hazard areas as well as many multiple-family dwellings?
- A.
Moving foot patrol
- B.
Fixed foot patrol
- C.
Random patrol
- D.
Circular zone
- 4.Which method of transportation would not be feasible for patrol purposes?
- A.
Helicopters and fixed wing aircraft
- B.
Horse patrol
- C.
Motorcycles
- D.
Bicycles and other small vehicles
- E.
None: All are valid patrol vehicles
- 5.Which type of patrol would have little flexibility in a congested metropolitan area?
- A.
Motorcycles
- B.
Horses
- C.
Fixed-wing aircraft
- D.
Helicopters
- 6.What was the reason for the creation of the first airborne police unit?
- A.
Monitor traffic congestion
- B.
Watch escape routes
- C.
Control reckless flying
- D.
Aid in search and rescues
- 7.Fixed posts or surveillance (stakeout) is
- A.
Not considered a valid type of patrol
- B.
In line with the proactive patrol concept
- C.
Not in line with the proactive patrol concept
- D.
Used only to watch known criminals
- 8.The three words that most comprehensively explain the function of the field officer are patrol,
- A.
Observe and report
- B.
React and protect
- C.
React and report
- D.
Observe and participate
- 9.One of the first and most critical factors an officer must consider when preparing for patrol duty is his/her(1) skill in using firearms(2) attitude(3) knowledge of criminal codes
- A.
(1) and (3) only
- B.
(2) and (3) only
- C.
(2) only
- D.
(3) only
- 10.To counter feelings that everyone is a thief, you should get involved in your off-duty hours
- A.
In civilian reports
- B.
In civic clubs
- C.
With other people like yourself who don't violate the law
- D.
Fund raising activities
- 11.The text states that formal inspections are
- A.
Morale builders
- B.
Unnecessary in modern law enforcement
- C.
Responsible for poor morale
- D.
Required by law
- 12.Although you deal directly with individuals on a personal basis, your responsibility is to
- A.
Treat people with obsequious servitude
- B.
Handle each situation for the overall good of the community
- C.
React defensively to all situations
- D.
Strictly interpret the law
- 13.Prior to going on patrol, you must arm yourself with
- A.
Knowledge and equipment
- B.
A copy of the department rules and regulations
- C.
A righteous attitude
- D.
The knowledge that you are serving your community
- 14.Roll-call will provide you with
- A.
Your assignment
- B.
Your partner (if any)
- C.
District in which you will be working
- D.
Legal updates
- E.
All of the above
- 15.A hot-sheet is a listing of
- A.
Known burglars who commit hot prowls
- B.
Stolen vehicles, wanted criminals, and other pertinent patrol information
- C.
Reliable informants who have current information on criminal activities
- D.
None of the above
- 16.When new laws and ordinances are passed
- A.
Officers are to follow them to the letter
- B.
Officers usually are instructed as to the intent or spirit of the law
- C.
Officers are not allowed to interpret them, rather, they must enforce them
- D.
Officers receive training in enforcing them
- 17.Whenever possible, one of your first responsibilities when you go on patrol is
- A.
Complete all your reports from the previous shift
- B.
Read the days current events
- C.
Have a debriefing with the officer you are relieving
- D.
Get to the end of your beat quickly, and work your way back to the station slowly
- 18.If you want to know what is happening on your beat, the best source of information is the
- A.
Local news vendor
- B.
Local barber shop
- C.
Mailman
- D.
Officer who has worked the previous shift
- 19.If an officer has a feeling or a hunch about activities, he or she should
- A.
Write out a formalized report
- B.
Orally pass that information on to other officers for the follow-up
- C.
Ignore those feelings since all action must be based on facts
- D.
A and b
- E.
B and c
- 20.When you check out a vehicle for patrol, you should
- A.
Check it carefully for damage
- B.
Check the status of brakes, oil, fuel, and tires
- C.
Inspect it for clean windows and windshield
- D.
Check for structural damage
- E.
All of the above
- 21.If you find your assigned patrol unit is not adequate for the demands of both routine and pursuit driving, you should
- A.
Let your sergeant know and take it out on patrol as is
- B.
Take it out on patrol and write it up and the end of shift
- C.
Not accept it unless absolutely necessary
- D.
Just drive it slowly and do extra foot patrol
- 22.Once in the field you should
- A.
Take a general familiarization and inspection tour of the beat
- B.
Visit the local gathering spot for the latest news
- C.
Meet with your adjoining beat partner to discuss the days strategy over coffee
- D.
Meet with the sergeant to see what he wants you to do
- 23.When on patrol, you should
- A.
Use a different route each time you cross your beat
- B.
Vary your time schedule
- C.
Check for street closures, large ruts, or holes
- D.
Orient yourself to the normal beat patterns
- E.
All of the above
- 24.While on patrol, should you write down license numbers and descriptions of objects, people, and vehicles that arouse your curiosity, but not suspicion?
- A.
Not unless you have probable cause
- B.
No; it is more efficient to radio everything in to dispatch
- C.
Yes; they may later prove worthwhile
- D.
Yes; but only if a crime has occurred in the area
- 25.If you are touring your area and observe things that you feel are important, you should
- A.
Commit them to memory
- B.
Either write them on your log or in your notebook
- C.
Just keep an eye on things; you don't have to write anything down
- D.
Radio the information in; dispatch will record all of your observations