Which patrol works well for known problem areas and/or targeted areas of high risk?

Which patrol works well for known problem areas and/or targeted areas of high risk?

• A. Routine patrol
• B. Random patrol
• C. Selective patrol
• D. Inconspicuous patrol

Answer: (C)

Targeting patrols to areas with known problems or high risk is the approach that concentrates resources where they're most needed. This selective patrol method bases where and when officers are visible on crime data, trends, and intelligence about hotspots, so presence is focused where incidents are most likely to occur. The goal is to deter crime, disrupt illicit activity, and improve response times in places that have a history of trouble, making efficient use of limited manpower. Routine patrol follows a fixed pattern and doesn’t adapt to hotspots, so it may miss opportunities to deter in problem areas. Random patrol introduces unpredictability but doesn’t ensure coverage of known high-risk spots. Inconspicuous patrol emphasizes low visibility, which can reduce deterrence in places where deterrence through presence is needed.

Targeting patrols to areas with known problems or high risk is the approach that concentrates resources where they're most needed. This selective patrol method bases where and when officers are visible on crime data, trends, and intelligence about hotspots, so presence is focused where incidents are most likely to occur. The goal is to deter crime, disrupt illicit activity, and improve response times in places that have a history of trouble, making efficient use of limited manpower. Routine patrol follows a fixed pattern and doesn’t adapt to hotspots, so it may miss opportunities to deter in problem areas. Random patrol introduces unpredictability but doesn’t ensure coverage of known high-risk spots. Inconspicuous patrol emphasizes low visibility, which can reduce deterrence in places where deterrence through presence is needed.