Individual Project Deliverable Length: 3–5 pages

Assignment Guidelines:

• 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.