Patrol Field Problems and Solutions

Patrol Field Problems and Solutions was developed as an operational manual for law enforcement officers working in the field. Because policies and regulations are always changing in police agencies, this guide offers timely solutions to problems and situations commonly encountered in the field. Criminal acts with which law enforcement officers must deal range from that of a serial killer or rapist to petty theft and vandalism by juveniles. This book offers case examples together with solutions to promote the best possible action by police. Topics include domestic violence situations, traffic violations, federal offenses, child abuse, sex offenses, hate and bias crimes, and substance abuse as it relates to criminal activity. There are guidelines for search and seizure procedures, dealing with mentally impaired individuals, working with youthful offenders, and protocol for finding wanted and missing persons. Crime scene investigation is explained as well as working in cooperation with other agencies. This book can be used as a training manual for new recruits and as a method for evaluating performance of officers already working in the field.