Historically, what did a police patrol consist of?

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• 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.