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.