Which type of patrol involves patrolling a selected location considered a problem area?

Which type of patrol involves patrolling a selected location considered a problem area?

• A. Line patrol
• B. Area patrol
• C. Vehicle/DWI checkpoints
• D. Stationary patrol

Answer: (D)

Stationary patrol concentrates officers in a fixed location to address a problem area. When a site has known issues, staying present there creates a visible, ongoing deterrent and allows officers to observe activity closely and respond quickly to incidents. This fixed-post approach is what makes it the best fit for targeting a hotspot. In contrast, line patrol moves along a route, area patrol covers a broader zone without fixating on one spot, and vehicle/DWI checkpoints are temporary enforcement actions at multiple locations rather than sustained presence in a single location.

Stationary patrol concentrates officers in a fixed location to address a problem area. When a site has known issues, staying present there creates a visible, ongoing deterrent and allows officers to observe activity closely and respond quickly to incidents. This fixed-post approach is what makes it the best fit for targeting a hotspot. In contrast, line patrol moves along a route, area patrol covers a broader zone without fixating on one spot, and vehicle/DWI checkpoints are temporary enforcement actions at multiple locations rather than sustained presence in a single location.