Basic patrol operations

Question 1

Community-Oriented Policing

Answer 1

Established in 1994

Question 2

Patrol objective

Answer 2

Primary duty is protection and service

Question 3

Radio communications

Answer 3

Ensure proper radio function at beginning of each tour;

Question 4

Radio transmissions

Answer 4

Hold microphone at 45 degree angle and 2-3 inches from mouth; speak 60 words per minute; wait 1-2 seconds before speaking

Question 5

CYMBALS acronym

Answer 5

Color
Year
Make
Body
Any other info
License
Serial number

Question 6

Define lost or missing persons

Answer 6

A known individual in an unknown location whose safety may be threatened

Question 7

Lost children (1-3yrs)

Answer 7

Tend to wander aimlessly; rarely travel long distance; implement thorough ground searches

Question 8

Lost children (4-6yrs)

Answer 8

Frequently lured into unfamiliar areas by animals, other children, or exploring; often hide and rarely respond to searchers; ground search and landmark discoveries

Question 9

Lost children ( 7-12yrs)

Answer 9

Enter unfamiliar areas due to shortcuts; become extremely upset; search travel aids and emphasize vocal and visual presence

Question 10

Abnormal behaviors of lost persons

Answer 10

1.Failure to make a shelter or fire
2. Discarding equipment
3. Disrobing
4. Failure to respond
5. Failure to use travel aids

Question 11

16-1-60

Answer 11

Outlines violent crimes

Question 12

Characteristics of armed gunmen

Answer 12

1. 90% are right handed
2. Typically don’t use holster

Question 13

Gun security checks (Tapping)

Answer 13

Taps weapon through clothing to ensure weapon is still there

Question 14

Gun security check( grasping)

Answer 14

Physically grabs the weapon through clothing to keep gun from moving

Question 15

Gun security check(pressing)

Answer 15

Press wrist or forearm against weapon to keep from shifting