Police Field Operations: Examining Contemporary Patrol Procedures

Police Field Operations is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts of contemporary police field operations. Written to give students real life insights into the daily activities of police officers, the text begins with how officers prepare for their daily shifts. Then following the logical progression of activities, chapters discuss police communications, responding to calls for service, observation patrol, and traffic enforcement. The text also introduces the concepts of the use of force and the various force options available to officers. Students will also read about responding to crimes in progress and unusual occurrences. The second half of the book includes chapters on interviewing & interrogation, report writing, and courtroom testimony. The basic concepts of community policing provide students with what contemporary police officers in the field are required to do on an everyday basis. The final chapters include professionalism, ethics, and career steps.