Police Patrol Operations is the most comprehensive modern patrol text available. Concisely depicts current
police operations
for the field. Scores of pictures will provide the student with a complete understanding of the modern day officer
and the equipment required to "serve and protect." Leads the student from the basic purpose and function
of patrol to the "big picture" of police operations. Discusses contemporary approaches to current problems
encountered in the field. The entire patrol function is
addressed including community based policing, ethics, traffic, communications, substance abuse, vehicle operations,
testimony and report writing along with officer survival tactics are thoroughly covered.
