Patrol Tactics

2. officers increase their presence in an area and engage with the public to deter criminal activity; occurs before a crime is committed
8. to discourage someone from doing something
9. ability to see or be seen
10. territory and time an officer patrols
13. officers gain information of suspect movement and prevent access to certain areas
14. officers remain at an observation post to screen an area
15. ability to move freely
16. method of maintaining order and security by monitoring an area at regular intervals

1. officers focus on a specific type of criminal activity in a specific area
3. large group of officers raid or trap a specific enemy or enemies
4. small group of officers gather information and avoid contact with the main target
5. officers eliminate any opportunity for committing crimes by being present in an area and keeping a look out for potential problems
6. officers use techniques and tactics to locate, identify and apprehend law violators and criminals
7. ability to change easily
11. small group of officers safeguard an area
12. officers respond to the scene of a crime only when being called for service; occurs after a crime has been committed