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POLICE PATROL OPERATION

INSTRUCTION: Select the correct answer for each of the following questions. Mark only ONE answer
for each item by shading the space corresponding to the letter of your choice on the answer sheet
provided. STRICTLY NO ERASURES ALLOWED.

1. The word patrol was derived from what French word, which means “to walk through puddles” or “to
walk through mud in a military camp”?
A. Patrolle C. Patroller
B. Patrouiller D. Patrouilier
2. It is considered as the backbone of police organization.
A. Investigation C. Patrol Force
B. Traffic Management D. Patrol Officer
3. The year in which bicycle patrol was introduced in Manila:
A. 1940 C. 1979
B. 1939 D. 1989
4. It is considered as the ears and eyes of the police department.
A. Investigation C. Law Enforcement Agency
B. Patrol D. Traffic Division
5. Which of the following is not true about patrol?
A. It is the backbone of the police department
B. It is the essence of police operation
C. It is the single largest unit in the police department that can be eliminated
D. It is the nucleus of the police department
6. The situations or conditions that may induce incidents calling for some kind of police action refers
to:
A. Disorganized Society C. Police Hazard
B. Emergency D. Crisis
7. This shows the location or place or crime prone areas wherein crime is frequently or often
committed.
A. Crime Clock C. Crime Map
B. Situation Map D. Mapping Zone
8. The pre-deployment phase of integrated patrol system should be conducted at least __________.
A. 20 minutes C. 30minutes
B. 1 hour D. 5minutes
9. This patrol method provides the officer with a greater safety factor by doubling the firepower and
the physical protection.
A. Automobile Patrol C. Two-Man Automobile Patrol
B. One-Man Automobile Patrol D. Helicopter Patrol
10. Patrol method which makes twice as many police cars on the street doubles the preventive
enforcement.
A. Automobile Patrol C. Two-Man Automobile Patrol
B. One-Man Automobile Patrol D. Helicopter Patrol
11. The first automobile patrol in the Philippines was initiated on:
A. May 17, 1954 C. August 7, 1901
B. May 7, 1954 D. May 14, 1957
12. The first chief of the mobile patrol bureau of manila police department when mobile patrol was
initiated for the first time was:
A. Arsenio Lacson C. Basilio Cael
B. Isaias Alma Jose D. Rafael Crame
13. In police matters, this simply refers to the wise use of one’s judgment, personal experiences and
common sense to decide a particular situation
A. Police discretion C. Police judgment
B. Police decision D. Common sense
14. The only division of the police department that cannot be eliminated, thus it is known as the
principal unit or the backbone of the police organization refers to:
A. Investigation C. Patrol
B. Traffic D. Auxiliary

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15. This refers to the suppression of the desire of people to commit crime
A. Crime prevention C. Crime intervention
B. Crime suppression D. Crime deterrence
16. The elimination of the opportunity of people to commit crime as a result of patrol refers to:
A. Crime prevention C. Crime intervention
B. Crime suppression D. Crime deterrence
17. The following are patrol activities, except:
A. Routine patrol and observation C. Preparation of investigation reports
B. Inspection services D. Responding to emergency calls
18. A type of patrol which has the advantage to be used in straight highway but difficult to be landed
considering that it requires a wide span of land.
A. Helicopter Patrol C. Aircraft Patrol
B. Bicycle Patrol D. Air Patrol
19. Arrest in flagrante delicto is an example of:
A. Crime prevention C. Crime intervention
B. Crime suppression D. Crime deterrence
20. A call where mobile car is required to observed the traffic laws and does not normally used
flashing lights and siren while on its way to the scene of the crime.
A. Urgent Call C. Police Call
B. Routine Call D. Emergency Call
21. A call which requires the use of flashing lights and siren except when there is an attempt to
surprise the criminals in the act.
A. Hazard Call C. Urgent Call
B. Emergency Call D. Routine Call
22. the responding patrol car has to observed the traffic laws without need of using flashing lights and
siren but proceed directly to its destination without stopping enroute unless incident of far more
serious occurs.
A. Hazard Call C. Urgent Call
B. Emergency Call D. Routine Call
23. The percentage of police officers assigned in patrol is:
A. 20% C. 40%
B. 25% D. 50%
24. Based on Section 27 of RA No. 6975, the prescribed manning level or police to population ration
in the PNP is:
A. 1:1000 C. 1:500
B. 1:750 D. 1:800
25. The theory in patrol which states that police officers should conduct overt police operations in
order to discourage people from committing crime refers to:
A. Theory of police omnipresence C. Low police visibility theory
B. Low profile theory D. Maximum deterrence theory
26. The theory in police patrol which states that police officers should conduct clandestine police
operation in order to increase criminal apprehension refers to:
A. Theory of police omnipresence C. High police visibility theory
B. Low profile theory D. Minimum deterrence theory
27. The patrol strategy which employs police officers in their police uniform and marked police
vehicles refers to:
A. High visibility patrol C. Decoy patrol
B. Low visibility patrol D. Blending patrol
28. The patrol strategy which employs patrol officers in their civilian attire and unmarked police
vehicles refers to:
A. High visibility patrol C. Decoy patrol
B. Low visibility patrol D. Blending patrol
29. The patrol strategy which employs bait or distracter to in order to catch criminals is known as:
A. High visibility patrol C. Blending patrol
B. Low visibility patrol D. Decoy patrol
30. The structured patrol strategy in response to an identified crime problem refers to:
A. Split force patrol C. Reactive patrol
B. Aggressive Patrol D. Proactive patrol
31. A system of communication using electromagnetic waves propagated through space.
A. Morse Code C. Telephone
B. Radio Communication D. APCO
32. The patrol strategy which is best on populous areas such as markets, malls, and ports is:
A. Decoy patrol C. Reactive patrol
B. Aggressive D. All of them
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33. The crime prevention strategy which addresses the underlying causes of crime refers to:
A. Problem-oriented policing C. Team policing
B. Reactive patrol D. Proactive patrol
34. The patrol strategy which brings the police and the people together in a cooperative manner in
order to prevent crime refers to:
A. Problem oriented policing C. Team policing
B. Reactive patrol D. Proactive patrol
35. Patrol strategy which involves going around the area of responsibility waiting for something to
happen and to react accordingly if something does happen
A. Problem Oriented C. Team policing
B. Reactive patrol D. Proactive patrol
36. Team policing began in:
A. Stockholm Sweden C. Aberdeen Scotland
B. Sicily Italy D. Paris France
37. The most expensive patrol method when it comes to human resources is:
A. Foot patrol C. Marine patrol
B. Mobile patrol D. Aircraft patrol
38. The patrol method which gives the greatest opportunity to develop sources of information is:
A. Foot patrol C. Marine patrol
B. Mobile patrol D. Aircraft patrol
39. The patrol method that is characterized by speed and mobility and considered as least expensive
as it utilizes lesser number of men and covers a wider area in a short period of time, while offering
protection to patrol officers, refers to:
A. Foot patrol C. Motorcycle patrol
B. Automobile patrol D. Marine patrol
40. The patrol method used in high crime areas, business and shopping centers, and places where
there are multiple family dwellings is:
A. Foot patrol C. Canine patrol
B. Automobile patrol D. Helicopter patrol
41. The patrol method used to monitor the general situation viewing from above is:
A. Horse patrol C. Helicopter patrol
B. Canine patrol D. Automobile patrol
42. A place where an assembly may be conducted even without a permit is called:
A. Public Place C. Freedom Park
B. Private Place D. Assembly Park
43. The patrol method that is most practically applicable to a dwelling-studded area is:
A. Foot patrol C. Marine patrol
B. Automobile patrol D. Aircraft patrol
44. The patrol method that has the combined characteristics of mobility and stealth in bring patrol
officers on beat refers to:
A. Foot patrol C. Motorcycle patrol
B. Bicycle patrol D. Automobile patrol
45. One of the oldest method of patrol next to walking which officer can see three blocks away is:
A. Foot patrol C. Horse patrol
B. Helicopter patrol D. Bicycle patrol
46. The patrol method that is most applicable in wooded areas, terrain, sand or grassy fields is:
A. Foot patrol C. Horse patrol
B. Canine patrol D. Bicycle patrol
47. They were the first civilization who utilized dogs in patrolling
A. Greeks C. Egyptians
B. Romans D. Chinese
48. The smelling sense of dog is up to how many times more sensitive than human’s sense of smell?
A. One thousand times C. One hundred times
B. Ten thousand times D. Ten million times
49. The highest scoring dog for police work is:
A. German Shepherd C. Chihuahua
B. Bloodhound D. Askal
50. The method of patrol that is utilized in anti-smuggling activities along river banks and water ports
is:
A. Aircraft patrol C. Horse patrol
B. Marine patrol D. All of them
51. The other term for dog patrol is:
A. Canine patrol C. K-9 patrol
B. Mounted patrol D. Both A and C
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52. The fixed point or location to which a patrol officer is assigned for duty refers to:
A. Post C. Route
B. Beat D. Sector
53. The area assigned for patrol purposes whether on foot or motorized refers to:
A. Post C. Route
B. Beat D. Sector
54. An area containing two or more beats, routes or posts refers to:
A. District C. Sector
B. Intersection D. Section
55. A section or territorial division of a large city, each comprised of designated districts refers to:
A. Area C. Sector
B. Route D. Beat
56. The length of street that is designated for patrol purposes refers to:
A. Post C. Route
B. Beat D. Sector
57. The geographical subdivision of a large city or province designated for patrol purposes, usually
with its own police station refers to:
A. Area C. District
B. Sector D. Territory
58. Inspector Venturillo, a police officer assigned at MPD, stopped and accosted certain John Lagan,
a escaped snatcher armed with a 45 caliber pistol in front of the headquarters is an example of:
A. Accosting C. High Risk Stop
B. Spot Check D. both a and c
59. During public assembly, it is considered as the highest degree of restraint that the police, military
and other peace keeping authorities shall observe during a public assembly or in the dispersal of the
same.
A. Tolerance C. Maximum Tolerance
B. High Tolerance D. Frustration Tolerance
60. The following are the advantages of foot patrol, except:
A. It develops greater contact with the public
B. It promotes easier detection of crime
C. It insures familiarization of area
D. It involves larger number of personnel
61. Going right while patrolling upon reaching every intersection until reaching the point of origin is
following what pattern?
A. Clockwise C. Zigzag
B. Counter clockwise D. Crisscross
62. While patrolling, starting at one corner of the patrol area and working your way diagonally across it
to the opposite corner is following a:
A. Zigzag pattern C. Clockwise pattern
B. Circular pattern D. Cloverleaf pattern
63. The advisable cruising speed in automobile patrol ranges from:
A. 20-25 mph C. 26-30 mph
B. 20-25 kph D. 50 kph
64. A highway intersection designed to route traffic without interference, by means of system of
curving ramps form one level to another in the form of a four leaf clover refers to:
A. Sector C. Cloverform intersection
B. Cloverleaf intersection D. Rotunda
65. Doubled firepower and physical protection is an advantage of:
A. Foot patrol C. Helicopter patrol
B. Two-man automobile patrol D. Motorcycle patrol
66. If a patrol officer needs to respond to a crime incident faster but undetected, then the best patrol
method that he should employ is:
A. Foot patrol C. Automobile patrol
B. Motorcycle patrol D. Bicycle patrol
67. “The police are the public and the public are the police” is a policing concept introduced by:
A. Sir Robert peel C. Henry Fielding
B. Benjamin Mendelsohn D. Jonathan Wild
68. The patrol method that requires the greatest number of patrol officers is:
A. Foot patrol C. Aircraft patrol
B. Automobile patrol D. Marine patrol
69. Greater opportunity to develop sources of information is an advantage of:
A. Foot patrol C. Canine patrol
B. Automobile patrol D. Aircraft patrol
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70. Horse patrol is also known as:
A. Canine patrol C. K-9 patrol
B. Mounted patrol D. All of them
71. Which of the following types of patrol can cover a widest view of an area
A. Foot patrol C. Automobile patrol
B. Horse patrol D. K-9 patrol
72. The patrol method which is applicable in patrolling long stenches of highway or areas that are
inaccessible through other patrol methods is:
A. Marine patrol C. Horse patrol
B. Aircraft patrol D. Foot patrol
73. Among the following is the patrol method with the least stealth
A. Helicopter patrol C. Automobile patrol
B. Bicycle patrol D. Horse patrol
74. Among the following is the patrol method with the greatest stealth
A. Helicopter patrol C. Automobile patrol
B. Bicycle patrol D. Motorcycle patro
75. This acronym stands for the system of attaching a miniature camera to a search dog
A. WOLVES C. DOGS
B. CATS D. CANINES
76. The following are the breeds of dog best suited for police work, except:
A. German shepherds C. Askals
B. Doberman pinschers D. Alaskan malamutes
77. The large dog with drooping ears and sagging jowls and keenest smell among all dogs, formerly
used for tracking purposes is known as:
A. German shepherd C. Bloodhounds
B. Doberman pinscher D. Alaskan malamute
78. During public assembly, a police contingent should be deployed __________ from the area of
activity.
A. 50 meters away C. 100 meters away
B. 200 meters away D. 20 meters away
79. It is the brief stopping of an individual, whether on foot or in a vehicle, based on reasonable
suspicion for the purpose of determining the individual’s identity and resolving the officer’s suspicion
concerning criminal activity.
A. Stop and Frisk C. Accosting
B. Spot Check D. both b and c
80. It is a “frisk” or external feeling of the outer garments of an individual for weapons only.
A. Frisking C. Spot Check
B. Inspection D. Pat Down Search
81. Using uniformed police officers and marked police vehicles characterizes
A. High visibility patrol C. Decoy patrol
B. Low visibility patrol D. Reactive patrol
82. The employment of barangay tanods is an example of:
A. Team policing C. Decoy patrol
B. Problem oriented policing D. Reactive patrol
83. Which of the following does not belong with the others?
A. Omnipresence C. Clandestine
B. High visibility D. High profile
84. A location where the search, which is duly authorized by the PNP, is conducted to deter/prevent
the commission of crimes, enforce the law, and for other legitimate purposes.
A. Police Chokepoint C. Police Check Point
B. Hasty Checkpoint D. High Risk Stop
85. The minimum manning level of the PNP under extreme condition is:
A. 1:500 C. 1:750
B. 1:800 D. 1:1000
86. Fatigue is an example of what patrol hazard?
A. Psychological hazard C. Mental hazard
B. Physical hazard D. All of them
87. The computer that allows officers on patrol cars to access files from headquarters and other law
enforcement agencies or dispatchers in highly industrialized countries like US is known as:
A. Vehicle mounted TV C. WOLVES
B. HELP D. Mobile Data Terminal
88. Which of the following term is attributed to the ancient Egyptians who discovered the usefulness of
dogs in patrol?
A. Ephori C. Centurion
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 B. Vigiles D. Medjay
89. In radio communication, A is accuracy, C is courtesy and B is _______.
A. Bravo C. Brevity
B. Briefness D. None of them
90. In the anatomy of crime, this refers to the act of a person that enables another to victimize him:
A. Instrumentality C. Opportunity
B. Motive D. Carelessness
91. The total system used to accomplish the police visibility program of the PNP is:
A. Team policing C. Integrated patrol system
B. Problem oriented policing D. Preventive patrol system
92. An immediate response to block the escape of lawless elements from a crime scene, and is also
established when nearby checkpoints are ignored or during hot pursuit operations.
A. Regular Police Checkpoint C. Blocking Point
B. Hasty Checkpoint D. High Risk Stop
93. A police operation which involves immediate, recent chase or follow-up without material interval
for the purpose of taking into custody
A. Cross Jurisdictional Pursuit C. Fresh Pursuit
B. Hot Pursuit D. All of them
94. The ideal daily on duty hours for a patrol officer is:
A. 8 C. 12
B. 6 D. 24
95. The Community Oriented Policing System in the Philippines is primarily patterned from the police
system of what country?
A. England C. France
B. USA D. Japan
96. The patrol pattern which offers the easiest way to observe the movement of the patrol officer is:
A. Clockwise C. Crisscross
B. Counter clockwise D. Straight
97. The reversal patrol pattern which is usually done at the last hour of duty to ascertain that nothing
happened in the area of responsibility of the patrol officer is:
A. Clockwise pattern C. Zigzag pattern
B. Counter clockwise pattern D. Crisscross pattern
98. The following terms are synonymous with each other, except:
A. Decoy C. Distracter
B. Bait D. Warner
99. A police operation purposely to seal-off the probable exit points of fleeing suspects from the crime
scene to prevent their escape.
A. Blocking Operation C. Police Check Point
B. Dragnet Operation D. Hasty Checkpoint
100. In police communication, 10-0 means
A. Caution C. Change location
B. Positive D. Unable to copy

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