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Review Notes For Criminologist Licensure Examination: CHAPTER 4: (LEA - 3) Police Patrol Operations
Review Notes For Criminologist Licensure Examination: CHAPTER 4: (LEA - 3) Police Patrol Operations
2. To carry out the main objective of proactive policing activity, the Head of Patrol Unit of the
local PNP increased the number police patrol officers who are well-trained in community
relations. They had been oriented to establish a healthy relationship with the residents to
gather their confidence and cooperation especially in watching for any untoward incidents, and
to report the same for police actions. What objective of police patrol operation is being
emphasized in the given scenario?
a. Police Immersion c. Criminal Detection, Apprehension, and Detention
b. Participative Law Enforcement d. Team Policing
4. In this method, the suspect stands with his feet together, his head tilted straightly back, and
his eyes closed while he estimates the passage of a certain time.
a. One Leg Stand Test c. Horizontal Nystagmus Test
b. Finger to Nose Test d. Romberg’s Balance Test
5. The word “patrol” was derived from the French word “patrouiller” which means. . .
a. to carry burden c. to go through puddles
b. to wander away from home d. to move from one place to another
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6. A principle of sound police patrol organization which is based on the belief that an individual
should be responsible to one and only one person at any given time and in any given situation.
a. Chain of Command c. Unity of Command
b. Span of Control d. Organizing by Function
ORGANIZATIONAL PRINCIPLES
The following are the principles that enable goals of patrol affairs achieved:
1. Simplicity – which can be done by providing simple organizational plan clearly
understood by all concerned, yet detailed to provide clear lines of authority and
responsibility.
3. Chain of Command – it holds that successive person in the chain of command, from
the first level supervisor to the chief of police must be given an opportunity to deal
with those incidents for which he or she is responsible. A person cannot be held
accountable if the chain of command is violated by allowing other persons below to
handle the situation.
4. Span of Control – it is based on the assumption that there is a limit to the number of
individuals that one person can effectively supervise. It depends upon various
factors such as:
a. The type and complexity of the work performed
b. The skills, training and experience of personnel performing the work
c. The degree of specialization involved in the work performed
d. The knowledge, skills and experience of the supervisor
7. Part of Foot Patrol Tactics is to walk close to the ______ during the day and close to the
building at night.
a. residential houses c. gates
b. curb d. commercial establishments
8. During the Pre-Deployment Phase, members of the Patrol Team shall form and assemble at
the Patrol Unit Headquarters at least _________ before the start of their shift for their
accounting.
a. 15 minutes c. 25 minutes
b. 20 minutes d. 30 minutes
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9. This type of assignment is particularly effective for SATURATION COVERAGE of high crime
areas. It provides extra coverage without alarming the occupants with an unusual number of
police officer.
a. Plainclothes Patrol c. High Visibility Patrol
b. Team Policing d. Police Immersion
10. Alternative patrol system which means the fielding of the field units in their respective
areas of responsibility with prescribed objectives and verifiable tasks scheduled for the day to
augment the calls and other on-sight activities that make up the officer’s day.
a. Reactive Patrol c. Police High Visibility Patrol
b. Proactive Patrol d. Police Low Visibility Patrol
PATROL ACTIVITIES
1. Proactive Patrol – (SUPRA)
2. Reactive Patrol – a patrol activity which consist of driving around the district waiting
for something to happen.
11. A fixed point or location to which an officer as assigned for duty, such as designated desk
office or an intersection or crosswalk for traffic duty or spot location for general guard duty.
a. Route c. District
b. Beat d. Post
12. The following types of patrol are NOT conducted in SECTOR, EXCEPT…
a. foot patrol c. scooter patrol
b. bicycle patrol d. automobile patrol
13. This is done at the last hour of the eight-hour tour of duty to ensure that nothing unusual
has happened to the area of responsibility.
a. Clockwise Pattern c. Straightway Pattern
b. Counter-Clockwise Pattern d. Freewheeling Pattern
PATROL PATTERNS
1. Clockwise Pattern – done in the start of the eight-hour tour of duty. Its purpose is
for the patrol officer to survey the condition and situation of the boundaries of his
area of responsibility.
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2. Zigzag or Freewheeling – this is done by patrolling the streets within the perimeter
of the beats, not at random but with a definite target location where the patrol
officer knows that his presence is necessary. This action is based on the study of the
situation and condition of the beat.
4. Straightway or Crisscross Pattern – done by patrolling the length of the street and
therefore the easiest to observe.
14. The following are the advantages of police high visibility patrol, EXCEPT…
a. it increases the aura of police omnipresence
b. it diminishes desire to commit crime
c. used to increase the probability of arrest
d. eliminates opportunity on the part of would-be offender to commit crime
3. Target Oriented Patrol – patrol strategy directed towards specific reasons or places.
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15. Done during the “In-Field Preparation” phase, where the outgoing patrol officer orients the
relieving officer as to the condition of their particular area of responsibility prior to the former’s
turnover.
a. Debriefing Conference c. Assembly
b. Conference d. Indoctrination
16. Included in Patrol Tactics is that whatever patrol pattern is used, perform it in __________.
a. regular and definite manner c. military and alert manner
b. fast and furious manner d. irregular and unpredictable manner
17. The system of attaching miniature camera and transmitter to a search dog which makes the
dog man’s best friend and even better friend, because the dog can now be the eyes and ears of
his handler in situations, where saving life is a paramount objective.
a. WOLF c. CANINE
b. FOX d. WOLVES
18. It is a grass-root approach undertaken to bring the people and the police together in a
cooperative situation.
a. New Cops on the Block c. Team Policing
b. Community Oriented Policing System d. Participative Law Enforcement
TEAM POLICING – it attempts to integrate the police and the community interest into a
working relationship so as to produce the desired objective of peacekeeping in the
community. Team Policing originated in Aberdeen, Scotland.
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19. Component of Integrated Patrol System which includes security guards deployed in the
area, traffic enforcers, junior police, the barangay tanods, civilian volunteers, radio groups, and
officers of non-government organizations.
a. Fixed Component c. Auxiliary Component
b. Patrol Component d. Non-Uniformed Component
2. Patrol Component – includes air patrol, the line beat patrols, mobile patrols, and
detective repressive patrol.
a. Police Beats – consists of identifiable boundaries within area of responsibility
where an officer can conduct patrol.
3. Auxiliary Component – includes the security guards deployed in area, the traffic
enforcer, barangay tanods, volunteers, and NGOs.
20. Basically, Patrol Division, due to its significant value in attaining the main objective of the
national law enforcement agency, is considered as. . .
a. backbone of police agency c. backbone of the law enforcement
b. backbone of police operation d. basic police function
21. Pertains to the feeling of would-be criminals that policemen are everywhere. This gives the
feeling of fear on his (would-be offender) part and of safety on the part of law abiding citizens.
a. Psychology / Aura of Police Omnipresence c. Diffusion
b. Deterrence d. Discouragement
3. A single K-9 team is able to complete building searches seven (7) times
faster than four (4) officers working together to search the same building.
1. German Shepherd – the most frequently used and high scoring dog for police work.
2. Bloodhounds – a large powerful dog with dropping ears, sagging jaws, and keen
sense of smell.
3. Black Labrador Retrievers
4. Rottweiler
5. Doberman Pinschers
6. Airedale Terriers
7. Giant Schnauzers
8. Newfound Lands
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24. Never hesitate to offer any help consistent with the purpose of law enforcement, because
patrol does not only mean protection but _______ as well.
a. corruption c. crime control
b. service d. immersion
25. Patrol officers are _________, hence their help in law enforcement is given the greatest
value.
a. generalists c. the show window of the police precinct
b. frontliners d. all of them is correct
26. Type of patrol which has been used in many countries as a simple and inexpensive means of
transportation to carry police officers throughout patrol districts. It has the advantage of stealth
and mobility.
a. Motorcycle Patrol c. Automobile Patrol
b. Foot Patrol d. Bicycle Patrol
Basically, CRITICAL TIME pertains to a certain period in which a suspect could flee or
might be able to conceal his means of committing crime, contaminate or destroy
potential evidence at the crime scene to mislead investigation, kill or inflict violence to
other people to complete or fulfill his illegitimate end, commit further crimes, or any
other similar effects, and dying person, either victim of crime or not, could be saved.
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Time between the commission of crime (example: murder) and discovery of the effects
(dead body), and the time between the dispatch of patrol officer / first responder at the
actual scene of the crime and his arrival could also be considered critical time.
CRITICAL TIME – Also defined as the time between the call of concerned individual to
the police regarding crime incident and the arrival at the scene.
28. Once suspended, after due notice and summary hearing, a police officer, before leaving the
office or station where he is assigned will surrender his ___________ to his immediate
supervisor.
a. private firearm c. name plate and insignia
b. service firearm d. basic salary
29. Which of the following is the duty of a patrol officer as the First Responder at the crime
scene?
a. determine the nature of the crime committed and once identified either sensational or
significant, request assistance from the SOCO
b. release the crime scene by lifting up the cordon
c. upon assumption of responsibility, assist the SOCO team in identifying and collecting
potential evidence that might prove the guilt of the suspect in criminal proceeding
d. secure the area by cordoning it and allow no one to enter unless authorized
RESPONSE TIME – refers to the running time of the dispatched patrol car from his
position where the assignment was received and the arrival at the scene.
32. One of the concrete responses of the PNP in reinventing the field of investigation. Its
purpose is to provide the organizational and operational framework in truly effecting
mechanisms towards enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the PNP’s investigation
capability.
a. Detective Beat System c. WOLVES
b. Integrated Patrol System d. Investigative System
3. PB occupies a particular area of responsibility while the detectives have the primary
responsibility of first response in all cases reported for investigation purposes.
33. In Post-Deployment Phase, who shall properly dismiss the duty patrol officers after
conducting their accounting?
a. Desk Officer c. Dispatcher
b. Police Unit Commander d. Platoon Commander
34. Any person, place, thing, situation, or condition possessing high potential for criminal attack
or for creation of any other type of problem necessitating a demand for immediate police
service.
a. Police Hazard c. Attractive Nuisance
b. Police Haggard d. Unusual Occurrence
HAZARD – it refers to any person, place, thing, situation, or condition which, if allowed
to exist may induce an accident or cause a commission of crime.
ATTRACTIVE NUISANCE
The doctrine in tort law which holds that one who maintains a dangerous
instrumentality on his premises which is likely to attract children is under a duty
to reasonably protect those children against the dangers of attraction.
35. Which of the following is/are the common patrol practice particularly high crime areas?
a. stop, look, and listen c. stop, frisk and street interrogation
b. stop, monitor, and alert d. stop, tap down and apprehend
37. Feature of “motorcycle patrol” which makes it ideal in anti-bank robbery mission.
a. speed c. stealth
b. maneuverability d. maintenance
39. In case of traffic rule violations, citation must be issued within how many minutes?
a. two (2) minutes c. five (5) minutes
b. three (3) minutes d. ten (10) minutes
40. Report containing the observation of the duty patrol officer that must be made upon
reaching the end of his line beat before returning to his point of origin.
a. daily record of event c. situation report
b. patrol report sheet d. incident report
41. The law that marks the beginning of the curfew hours, which demanded the closing of the
gates in London during sundown.
a. Statute of 1295 c. Magna Carta Law
b. Commonwealth Act No. 1 d. Writ of Habeas Corpus
42. Part of preparations for patrol operation which involves familiarization of assigned area for
patrolling upon arrival at the field.
a. General Preparation c. Vehicle Inspection e. District Orientation Tour
b. Pre-Patrol Preparation d. In-Field Preparation
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43. Headed by a Police Commissioned Officer with a rank of Chief Inspector to Superintendent
with a minimum thirty (30) personnel including the commander divided in three (3) shifts of
eight (8) hours duty.
a. Station Desk c. Command Post
b. Police Community Precinct d. Coordinating Center
44. Integrated Patrol System provides a SYMBIOTIC RELATIONSHIP between the police and
community, which would eventually draw the active support and cooperation of populace. This
is further emphasized by the acronym P.A.T.R.O.L. which means…
a. Policemen, Assigned, To, Reinforce, Order in the Locality
b. Patrollers, Assigned, Tasked, and Reinforced, On, Law Enforcement
c. Policeman, Administered, and Trained to Reinforce, Ordinance, in the Locale
d. Policemen, Addressing, Tasks, Related to Order maintenance, and Law enforcement
45. The following are the duties of Platoon Commander prior and subsequent to the
deployment of duty patrol officers of the day.
a. dismisses the patrol officers after accounting
b. accounts personnel upon completion of their patrol duties
c. collects Daily Patrol Report for consolidation and reference
d. inspects the appearance and completeness of uniform and individual equipments
e. disseminate orders and instructions prior to the actual dispatch of duty patrol officers
46. System used by the Metro Manila Development Authority through the use of smart close
circuit television (CCTV) equipped with zoom lens to clearly identify the type and plate number
of vehicles and recognize the identity of involved parties in a vehicular accident.
a. Smart Traffic System c. Solar System
b. Engineered CCTV Operation System (ECO System) d. Hermes System
FOOT PATROL
Commonly used in areas of crowded population or where there is heavy traffic
congestion and assistance of an officer is needed to eliminate traffic jam. Also, it is the
most expensive type of patrol in terms of human resources and most departments had
reduced their foot patrols to minimum due to this.
2. Moving Patrol – used when there is considerable foot movement such as business
and shopping center, family dwellings, and the like.
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AUTOMOBILE PATROL – the most economical and extensively used type of patrol and
offers tactical ability when used in numbers. The most effective means of transportation
for police patrol.
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49. Call which requires the use of flashing lights and sirens except when there is an attempt to
surprise the criminals in the act.
a. Emergency Call c. Urgent Call
b. Routine Call d. Response Call
2. Urgent Call – the responding patrol car has to observe the traffic laws without need
of using flashing lights and siren but proceed directly to its destination without
stopping en route unless incident of far more serious occurs.
3. Emergency Call – requires the use of flashing lights and siren except when there is
an attempt to surprise the criminals in the act.
51. Quite different from traditional patrol methods in that the strategy is to rely on disguise,
deception, and lying in wait rather than high and low visibility patrols technique.
a. Plainclothes Patrol c. Proactive Patrol
b. Undercover / Decoy Patrol d. Sector Patrol
DECOY PATROL is performed by a group of highly trained specialist rather than regular
patrol personnel. These specialists may operate under the supervision of the patrol
supervisor or may entirely operate independent patrol force.
52. Location where the search, which is duly authorized by the PNP, is conducted to deter /
prevent the commission of crimes, enforce the law, and for other legitimate purposes.
a. Hasty Checkpoint c. Command Coordination Centre
b. Police Checkpoint d. Police Box
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PREDETERMINED AREA – specific or projected spot where the armed and dangerous
person or persons would pass or likely to pass and so tactically located as to gain
calculated advantage against said person or persons.
STOPPING ZONE – strategic predetermined area strongly sealed off, barricaded and
occupied by tactical forces in a lawful display of authority to maintain law and order or
in defensive response to an event of criminal nature or of such gravity that occurred or
likely to occur calling for high risk stop or arrest.
53. What should be done if the external patting of the suspect’s clothing fails to disclose
evidence of weapon?
a. procure a search warrant immediately
b. force him to show his pocket
c. arrest him for resistance of order
d. release him
It is a rule in “Pat-Down Search” that if the external patting of the suspect’s clothing
fails to disclose evidence of a weapon, no further search may be made. Conducted by at
least two (2) officers.
54. Functions that carry out the major purposes of organization, delivering the services and
dealing directly with the public.
a. Primary or Line Functions c. Auxiliary Functions
b. Staff or Administrative Functions d. Functional or Support Functions
2. Staff or Administrative Functions – functions that are designed to support the line
functions. Examples are personnel, finance, planning, and training.
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56. When driving with partner the driving officer must cover 100% of his vision in front and
passenger officer must cover _______ than the former.
a. twice more c. triple more
b. half lesser d. quarter lesser
57. Organic units that perform patrol operations, traffic management, investigation and vice
control.
a. operational units c. major units
b. administrative units d. service units
3. Service Units – those that perform auxiliary functions examples are communication,
records management, and the like.
FUNCTIONAL UNITS
1. Bureau – largest functional organic unit within a large department. Example, PNP
under the DILG, and NBI under the DOJ.
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59. Organizational feature of team policing which aims to encourage consistency and continuity
of police policies and procedures and to provide greater uniformity in developing solutions to
community problems.
a. low level flexibility in decision making c. unified delivery of service
b. combined investigation and patrol function d. unity of supervision
In Team Policing, team of five (5) to ten (10) men is assigned according to concentration
of crimes and citizens-calls for police assistance
60. In NCR, 1st digit of Patrol Beats refers to the numerical value assigned to. . .
a. District c. Police Community Precinct
b. Municipality / City within the district d. Beat
PATROL BEATS IDENTIFICATION FOR NCR – Identifiable by five (5) digit number
1. First Digit refers to the numerical value assigned to district.
2. Second Digit refers to the number assigned to each of the municipality / city within
the district.
4. Fourth and Fifth Digits refer to the number assigned to particular beat.
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1. PRE-DEPLOYMENT PHASE
a. The members of the patrol team shall form and assemble at the police unit
Headquarters at least thirty (30) minutes before the start of their shift for their
accounting.
c. After the inspection, the Platoon Commanders shall conduct a short troop
information and education, and disseminate instruction/order.
d. The Front Desk Officer shall then read their assigned line beats. He may, if applicable,
disseminate information / requirements that should be monitored during their patrol
duty.
e. The Front Desk Officer shall make the report on the higher Headquarters on the
dispatch of the patrollers.
2. DEPLOYMENT PHASE
a. Upon arrival at their beats, patrol officers shall report to the desk officer and give the
number and name of patrol members and their location. They shall likewise give their
situation report which shall be done on an hour basis.
b. While on patrol, the patrol officers shall adopt the “buddy-buddy system” keeping in
mind to make a patrol plan and follow the procedures.
c. Upon reaching the end of his line beat, the patrol officer shall make a situation report
before returning to their point of origin.
d. All unusual incidents which came to their attention must be reported or recorded in
the patrol sheet report.
b. Patrol officers shall likewise accomplish the Daily Patrol Report before being released
and discharged.
c. Patrol officers shall turnover to the Front Desk Officer On-Duty all items confiscated /
recovered during their patrol duty.
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d. Their Platoon Commanders shall then properly dismiss them after conducting an
accounting of personnel.
e. Police Unit Commander shall collect the Daily Patrol Report and submit the same to
the police Headquarters for consolidation and reference.
3. Walking Beats – involves determining man hours needed to cover the streets and alleys to
inspect the police hazards that would prevail within the AOR.
4. Motor Patrol Distribution – involves determining the need to shift motor patrol units hour-
by-hour at the area according to where and when crime most likely to occur.
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