Question

WRITE 2 PARAGRAPHS IN YOUR OPINION ON HOW YOU AGREE WITH THEIR DISCUSSION ON WHY SINGLE PATROL IS BETTER.

A. Definitely a single patrol unit is more effective in my opinion all-way around. The pros are that this is a less expensive alternative rather than having a two person unit, for the most part a single person unit would be able to handle most calls, however in certain types of calls a two person unit would be most effective to have the extra man power in case it is needed. Some disadvantages to the single patrol unit is that in a worst case scenario you have to keep your ground and be able to fight off any possible threats until backup arrives. The advantage a two person unit has is exactly that, two persons that have the extra muscle to back each other up and cover more ground in situations where a fleeing suspect has fled the scene of a crime, etc. A disadvantage this creates for the agencies is that this is a more expensive alternative and the extra officer will not be able to cover another sector of the jurisdiction where crime could be taking place.

B. A single person patrol is when one person patrol a particular area, compared to two-person patrol is when two people are on patrol in a particular area. A single person patrol versus two-person patrol have advantages and disadvantages. In a single patrol they are more police officers in different areas. They are faster response on call, because the officer are very disperse. People will feel like they are getting better police protection. They will be less distractions due to they are alone. Disadvantage are they say it is impossible to observe properly and operate a vehicle require major attention. They cannot observe while preparing reports, during interrogations, and while answering questions. Two- person patrol will keep the other person from falling asleep. They are two people so in a immediate emergency they both are their for each other. It is better while one is busy the other can observe. In my opinion, they both have advantages and disadvantages but I think single patrol is better. They are more dispersed so they will get to emergency faster. If they need back up the back up is available within two minutes. They would be less distracted. The most important thing is that the people will feel safer due to faster response when in danger.

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I agree to some extent with both A and B about the advantages of a single patrol system in a neighbourhood. A single patrol system would indeed be beneficial from the point of view of logistics as it would help cut down the costs required for maintaining a large pairs of officers on patrol duty. Moroever, it is also worth noting that when police officers are more dispersed then they can cover more area at a faster rate and this would eventually help to increase people’s sense of safety and surveillance and help control possiblity of crimes in the neighbourhood. However, the disadvantage is that a single officer may not be able to note down and observe minute details at a scene of crime, doing surveillance and cross examination simultaneously. This is enabled more effectively by a two person patrol where responsibilities can be divided and carried out more efficiently. In addition, a two person patrol can also ensure that the officers are kept in line and function ethically as the presence and feedback of another patrol officer can provide the necessary check.