POST Test PATROL and Crime Mapping

Prof. Enrique Agtarap

01. One of the modern patrol type which is being applied but is not advisable to use during inclement
weather:

a. automobile c. aerial
b. foot d. motorcycle

02. One of the primary patrol duty placing an offender under custody:

a. investigation c. service of search warrant

b. arrest d. traffic control

03. The best communication equipment for patrol purpose is:

a. telephone c. e-mail
b. two way radio d. internet

04. The time division of the day for purposes of assignment:

a. tasking c. shift
b. duty detail d. sector

05. Patrol work is what type of function in a police organization?

a. Administrative function c. Line function

b. Staff function d. none of the above

06. In an organization, it means the hierarchy of authority

a. chain of command c. authority

b. flow chart d. rank

07. In a police organization, the distribution of personnel for patrol division is:

a. 30% c. 50%
b. 10% d. 100%

08. In foot patrol, the following practices must be followed except:

a. Be alert c. take meal or coffee break at regular place and time to set pattern
b. Be omnipresent d. be a keen observant

09. Which of the following is a factor considered in determining the size of the beat?

a. area to be patrolled c. gender of patrol officers

b. time of patrol d. residents in the area

10. The type of patrol that uses dogs

a. canine assisted patrol c. horse patrol

b. animal patrol d. bike patrol

11.The immediate data a patrol officer needs upon arrival at the scene is/are information answering:

a. who c. how long

b. how much d. 5 W’s and H

12. In police communication, present patrol officers use the following thru radio:
a. I0 codes c. text messages
b. Mores code d. regular language
13. He was credited for inventing the telephone which is considered one of the best means of
communication in patrol functions:
a. David Edward Hugs c. Bill Gates
b. Alexander Graham Bell d. James Maxwell

14. The most rapid means of patrol communication:

a. telephone lines c. coded messages
b. text messages d. radio communication

15. Aside from illumination, flashlight is a must for night patrollers for it may be used against a culprit
by:
a. hitting him with it in the head
b. focusing the light into the suspects eyes to disturb his attention
c. lighting suspect’s escape path to assist him in escaping
d. none of the above

16. In transmitting messages thru radio, the operator should have what kind of voice?
a. blurred c. loud and clear
b. distorted d. bedroom

17. One of the 10 commandments for radio operator is:

a. sleep while on duty c. location check should not be made
b. never mind response calls d. keep updated and proper log

18. A type of call where Patrol Officers would respond directly to the scene with open blinkers and siren
a. routine calls
b. urgent calls
c. emergency calls
d. regular assistance call

19. It is an official record book which a patrol officer must carry where he records all his official response while
performing patrol duties
a.. tickler
b.. blotter
c. Dispatch log
d. record book

20. The symbol of authority attached to patrol officers uniform

a. Baton
b. Badge
c. Rank insignia
d. Whistle

21. The taking of a person into custody in order for him to answer for the commission of an offense;
a. Bail
b. Custody
c. Arrest
d. detention

22. How do you approach an accosted vehicle if you are to do check or do an arrest ?
a. Approach the vehicle in front
b. Approach at the back of passenger side
c. From the trunk of the vehicle
d. From the rear left of the driver

23. communication equipment used for lengthy conversation

a. Cellphone
b. Messenger
c. Landline
d. Payphone
24. If a patrol officer makes an arrest, What is the last statement to be profounded to the arrested suspect ?
a. Do you have a lawyer ?
b. Do you know your rights
c. Who is your padrino ?
d. Do you understand your rights ?

25. The means used by commanders in determining crime pattern as to time, place and type of crimes committed
a. Crime statistics
b. Crime mapping
c. Crime trend
d. Comparative statistics

26. Compared to other types of patrol, this type has the most extensive use
a. Foot Patrol
b. Animal Patrol
c. Aircraft Patrol
d. Automobile patrol
e. All of the above

27. Cruising speed of patrol in mph

a. 25-30 mph
b. 20-25 mph
c. 15-20 mph
d. 30-35 mph

28. A thorough geographic knowledge of the patrol area

a. Street smart
b. Street map
c. Street beat
d. Street knowledge

29. Oldest system of police patrol activity

a. Proactive patrol
b. Participative patrol
c. Reactive patrol
d. Retroactive patrol

30. Refers to the process of identifying problems/priorities through coordinated community/police

needs assessment
a. Community partnership
b. Problem solving
c. Planning
d. Recruiting

31. It is a grass root approach undertaken to bring the people and the police together in a cooperative situation
a. Team building
b. Team policing
c. Team work
d. None of the above
32. This is done by literally surrounding the suspect’s vehicle with police cars and then slowing as group to a stop.
a. Road blocks
b. Channelizing
c. Boxing
d. Ramming
33. The word patrol originated from German word ___________ which means “to walk through mud in a military camp”

a. patrolla c. patros
b. patroullier d. none of the above
34. He was credited for investing the telephone which is the best means of communication in a patrol
a. Alexander Graham Bell
b. Alexander the Great
c. Alexander James
d. None of the above
35. Most rapid means of patrol communication
a. Radio communication
b. Phone communication
c. Cellphone communication
d. Message communication

36. To block vehicles of suspect in hot pursuit, this is deployed ahead of a pursuit.
a. Spikes
b. Thorns
c. None of the above
d. All of the above

37. Under this category, the mobile car is required to observe all traffic laws and rules and does not normally use its
flashing lights and siren while on its way to the scene
a. Routine call
b. Emergency call
c. Urgent call

38. In most cases, this category requires the use of the flashing light and fluctuating siren although there are exceptions,
which include the attempt to surprise criminals in the act
a. Routine Call
b. Emergency call
c. Urgent call

39. This is a term used frequently to describe a specific condition or place that requires a patrol officer’s special
attention.
a. Patrol station
b. Patrol Hazard
c. Patrol beat
d. Patrol area

40. is a function of NCOBs where police officers on patrol visit every house and workplace to offer crime prevention
advice and to organize the neighborhood crime watch groups.
a. House survey
b. House visitation
c. House to house

41. It is a method whereby police officers on patrol may interview within the bounds of the law suspicious personalities
at random in order to serve as a deterrence to those who intend to commit a crime
a. Street survey
b. Street questioning
c. Street smart

42. the area specifically assigned for patrol purposes.

a. Beat
b. Post
c. Station
d.
43. low police visibility increases the opportunity to apprehend criminals.
a. High profile
b. Low profile theory
c. Low esteem theory
d. None of the above

44. Standard manning level in rural areas

a. 1:100
b. 1:5000
c. 1:500
d. 1:1000
45. Standard manning level in urban areas
a. 1:100
b. 1:5000
 c. 1:500
d. 1:1000

46. involves the suppression of the desire of potential criminals to commit crimes

a. Crime prevention
b. Crime suppression
c. Crime retention
d. Crime action

47. involves the elimination of the opportunity of criminals to perform acts against the law.

a. Crime prevention
b. Crime suppression
c. Crime retention
d. Crime action

48. The primary law enforcement body of the state is the _____?

a. AFP
b. SWAT
c. SOCO
d. PNP

49. Origin in French of word patrol

a. Patrolla
b. Patrouller
c. Patrois
d. Patron

50. Meaning of the origin of the word of patrol

a. “to walk through mud in a military camp”

b. “To walk through fire in hell”
c. “To walk through rain in land”
d. “To walk through fire through rain”