Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/26/92
LET106 19926-19952	LEC	2 Credit(s)	2 Period(s)
Patrol Procedures
Overview of the types and purposes of police patrol; including vehicle patrol and routine patrol procedures, mediation, and management of crisis situations. Emphasis on citizen protection, crime prevention, and identification and apprehension of suspects. Prerequisites: None.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
LET106   19926-19952	Patrol Procedures

1.	Describe the basic responsibilities of police patrol. (I)
2.	List the seven types of patrol, their purposes, and pros and cons of each. (I)
3.	Describe the correct procedure for conducting a building security check. (II)
4.	Discriminate between criminal and noncriminal activity and describe suspicious behaviors. (II)
5.	Explain the reasons for and importance of maintaining professional appearance and demeanor. (II)
6.	List the general rules for patrol strategy. (II)
7.	Outline the procedure to follow for crimes not in process. (III)
8.	Name the priorities upon arrival at an emergency traffic situation. (IV)
9.	Identify the steps for securing the scene of a crime in process and describe safe and expeditious response and approach to simulated crime in process. (IV)
10.	Describe the procedure to follow when responding to burglary and prowler calls. (V)
11.	Describe the proper technique(s) used to respond to and effectively deal with the following types of calls: a suicide call, a sick or injured person, an unconscious person, an intoxicated person, a mentally ill person, and a civil dispute. (V)
12.	State the method used to deliver a death notification. (V)
13.	Identify the proper patrol responses to a barricade situation. (VI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
LET106   19926-19952	Patrol Procedures

I. Introduction to Patrol Procedures A. Definition of patrol B. Basic responsibilities of police patrol C. Types of patrol 1. Marked vehicle 2. Foot patrol 3. Motorcycles and three wheelers 4. Unmarked vehicles 5. Horse patrols 6. Off-road vehicles 7. Air units D. Patrol areas 1. Jurisdiction 2. "Beats" 3. Areas of responsibilities - boundaries E. Personal equipment II. Patrol Strategies A. Demeanor B. Pro-active patrol techniques 1. Frequently check the physical security of businesses at random times 2. Stop and question activities of suspicious person 3. Make traffic stops C. Investigate unusual circumstances D. Field interrogations E. Juveniles F. Crowds G. General rules for patrol strategy III. Calls for Service A. Patrol officer first at he scene B. Answering calls 1. Parking 2. Approaching the scene 3. Inside the location C. Initial investigations D. Steps for crimes not in progress IV. Crimes in Progress A. Emergency radio procedure B. Priorities upon arrival at the scene of emergency traffic 1. Safe arrival 2. Care of the injured 3. Securing the crime scene 4. Communications 5. Locating witnesses 6. Making accurate notes C. Responding to "Hot Traffic" D. Response to burglary information E. Prowler V. Miscellaneous Calls A. Sick or injured persons B. Unconcious persons C. Alcoholics D. Mentally ill persons E. Suicides F. Civil matters G. Death notifications H. Burglar alarms VI. Patrol Response to a Barricade Situation A. Primary concern - preservation of all lives B. Tactical considerations C. Initial response 1. Containment 2. Control 3. Verbal persuasion 4. Determine "validity" D. Types of hostage takers 1. Psychotic 2. Trapped criminal 3. Terrorist

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