Contemporary Patrol Tactics
A Practical Guide For Patrol Officers
Published on 20. November 1997
Book
Hardback
304 pages
978-0-13-175191-0 (ISBN)
Description
Appropriate for Introductory-level, one semester courses in Law Enforcement or Police Patrol. No prior study required.
Based on the author's first hand knowledge and experience, this text provides realistic and practical information to prepare students to become effective patrol officers in today's society.
Based on the author's first hand knowledge and experience, this text provides realistic and practical information to prepare students to become effective patrol officers in today's society.
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Pearson Education (US)
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 182 mm
Width: 244 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
494 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-13-175191-0 (9780131751910)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
1. History, Tradition and Development.
Historical foundations. Recent development. Advances in equipment and training. State and federal law enforcement. Ethics.
2. Types, Methods and Planning for Patrol.
Automobiles. Motorcycles. Foot patrol. Aircraft. Horses. Boats. Beat. Selective enforcement. Saturation patrol. Proactive/reactive. Deterrence. Team policing.
3. Equipment and Officer Safety Concerns.
Handguns. Shotguns/rifles. Secondary weapons. Body armor. Standard equipment. Additional equipment items. Partners splitting. Planning. Communication. Tactical errors.
4. Mental, Physical Preparation and Arrest and Control.
Mental attitude. Cardiovascular condition. Strength training. Flexibility. Diet. Smoking. Fitness programs. Arrest and control. Carotid restraint. Impact weapons.
5. Police/Community Relations.
Factors contributing to crime. Professionalism. Gifts, gratuities and bribes. Role of education. Community relations programs. Media relations.
6. Tactical Response to Specific Incidents.
Burglary/prowler. Robbery. Family disturbance. Preliminary investigation. Death investigation. Arson. Auto theft. Foot pursuits. Crowd control.
7. Vehicle Pullover and Approach.
Low-risk pullover and approach. Synopsis of low-risk issues. High- risk pullover and approach. DUI investigation.
8. Street Drugs.
Cocaine. Methamphetamine. Opiates. Marijuana. Hallucinogens.
9. Legal Issues.
Search and seizure. Arrest and detention. Interview. Use of force. Legal process and courtroom testimony.
10. Contemporary Issues.
Child sexual abuse. Gangs. Homelessness.
11. Patrol Officer Training/Field Training Programs.
Field training. Report writing. In-service training.
Historical foundations. Recent development. Advances in equipment and training. State and federal law enforcement. Ethics.
2. Types, Methods and Planning for Patrol.
Automobiles. Motorcycles. Foot patrol. Aircraft. Horses. Boats. Beat. Selective enforcement. Saturation patrol. Proactive/reactive. Deterrence. Team policing.
3. Equipment and Officer Safety Concerns.
Handguns. Shotguns/rifles. Secondary weapons. Body armor. Standard equipment. Additional equipment items. Partners splitting. Planning. Communication. Tactical errors.
4. Mental, Physical Preparation and Arrest and Control.
Mental attitude. Cardiovascular condition. Strength training. Flexibility. Diet. Smoking. Fitness programs. Arrest and control. Carotid restraint. Impact weapons.
5. Police/Community Relations.
Factors contributing to crime. Professionalism. Gifts, gratuities and bribes. Role of education. Community relations programs. Media relations.
6. Tactical Response to Specific Incidents.
Burglary/prowler. Robbery. Family disturbance. Preliminary investigation. Death investigation. Arson. Auto theft. Foot pursuits. Crowd control.
7. Vehicle Pullover and Approach.
Low-risk pullover and approach. Synopsis of low-risk issues. High- risk pullover and approach. DUI investigation.
8. Street Drugs.
Cocaine. Methamphetamine. Opiates. Marijuana. Hallucinogens.
9. Legal Issues.
Search and seizure. Arrest and detention. Interview. Use of force. Legal process and courtroom testimony.
10. Contemporary Issues.
Child sexual abuse. Gangs. Homelessness.
11. Patrol Officer Training/Field Training Programs.
Field training. Report writing. In-service training.