Maricopa Community Colleges  LET106   19954-20015 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  03/28/95
LET106      19954-20015 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   19954-20015 Patrol Procedures
1. Describe the basic responsibilities of police patrol. (I)
2. List the 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. Identify factors to consider and resources available when responding to a domestic violence call. (III)
8. Outline the procedure to follow for crimes not in process. (III)
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, prowler and robbery 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. (VI)
12. Define hazardous materials and give examples. (VII)
13. List the steps to follow upon arriving at the scene of a hazardous materials incident. (VII)
14. Describe the proper procedure to follow in the discovery of explosives or an explosive device. (VIII)
15. Explain proper police procedure regarding a bomb threat situation. (VIII)
16. Identify the principles and procedures for crowd control and riot control. (IX)
17. Identify proper procedure for transmitting and receiving information via the police radio. (X)
18. Identify steps in investigating and reporting bias motivated crimes. (XI)
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LET106   19954-20015 Patrol Procedures
    I. Introduction to Patrol Procedures
        A. Definition of patrol
        B. Basic responsibilities of police patrol
        C. Observations Skills
        D. 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
          8. Dog Units
        E. Radio Procedures
          1. Techniques
          2. Types of Information
          3. Emergency Assistance
        F. Patrol areas
          1. Jurisdiction
          2. "Beats"
          3. Areas of responsibilities - boundaries
        G. Personal equipment
        H. Preparing for Patrol
        I. Surveillance
          1. Methods
          2. Considerations
        J. Special Situations
          1. Si1houetting
          2. Sniper
          3. Ambush
          4. Prisoner Transportation
          5. Hostage
          6. Disaster Scene
      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
          H. Searches
            1. Vehicle
            2. Outdoor
            3. Building
        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. Domestic Violence
              A. Definition
              B. Authority and Responsibility
              C. Factors
              D. Resource Agencies
              E. Court Orders
              F. Communicating with Disputants
            V. 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. Cover and Concealment
                E. Arson
                F. Alarms
                G. Response to burglary information
                H. Prowler
                I. Securing the Scene
              VI. 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
                  I. Injured Animals
                VII. Hazardous Materials
                    A. Definition
                    B. Material Detection
                    C. Scene Management
                    D. Identification
                      1. By Color
                      2. By Symbol
                  VIII. Explosives
                      A. Blasting Caps
                      B. Safety Fuse
                      C. High Explosives
                      D. Low Explosives
                      E. Military Items
                      F. BombThreats
                    IX. Riot Control
                        A. Principles
                        B. Procedures
                        C. Formation
                        D. First Responder
                        E. Chemical Agents
                        F. Non-hostile Crowds
                      X. Radio Procedures
                          A. Radio Systems as a Means of Police Communication
                          B. Radio Equipment
                          C. Equipment Usage
                          D. Communications Bureau Locations and Policies
                          E. Radio Procedures
                          F. Radio Abbreviations/Terminology
                          G. Police Codes
                          H. Emergancy Procedures
                        XI. Bias Motivated Crimes
                            A. Definitions
                            B. Requirments of Reporting
                            C. Consequences
                            D. Indicators
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