Field Operations: Foundations
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A police officer who performs a specific activity
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May or may not involve a violation of the law, during which officers tend to use alternatives other than arrests
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Traditionally regarded as the most important patrol function
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Consists primarily of patrol and investigations
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Locations that have a greater amount of crime or disorder than other areas
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Involve taking reports and providing information and assistance to the public
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When police follow a suspect who is trying to escape from them
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Police awareness about certain dates and their relations to upcoming situations
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A police officer who performs a variety of activities
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Crimes that are racially of sexually motivated
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Involves activities in which police make arrests, issue citations
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Emphasizes police-initiated activities by individual officers and departments