Individual Project Deliverable Length: 3–5 pages

Assignment Guidelines:

• Address the following in 3–5 pages: Historically, what did a police patrol consist of? Explain.

 

• What were the traditional policies regarding community relations? Explain.

 

• Conduct a search, or contact your local law enforcement agency to find out if the department has a foot patrol, bicycle patrol, scooter patrol, horse patrol, etc. Discuss the types of different patrol programs that the department has implemented. You will want to address at least 2 patrol programs, if possible.

 

• Answer the following for each program: Where is the patrol program typically implemented? Explain.

 

• Is the program utilized year-round, or is it seasonal? Explain why.

 

• What is the stated purpose of the program? Explain.

 

• What is the public opinion of this program? Explain.

 

• How effective is this program at fulfilling its intended purpose? Explain.

 

• Generally speaking, how do the various patrol programs help to bring the police officers closer to the citizens? Explain.

 

• Be sure to reference all sources using APA style.