CPNZ Basic Training 002 – Patrol Basics Part 1

The Role of Community Patrols Community Patrols are members of the public, they work with the Police and assist in gaining public trust and confidence through effective patrol techniques. Informal social contact between individuals and neighbours is the most effective form of crime prevention. As a Community Patroller you are one of the factors to assist in crime reduction.

Patrolling to Prevent Crime Crime prevention is: The anticipation, recognition and appraisal of a crime risk, and the initiation of action to reduce or remove it. Community Patrols, by use of pro-active patrolling, based on Police intelligence and direction, reduce the risk of crime occurring.

Patrolling Why do ‘we’ patrol? To assist the Police To reduce crime To make our community safer Planned, systematic, intelligence led patrols are more effective in deterring and reducing crime.

Intelligence What crimes are occurring? Where and when do they take place? Who has information on what is happening? Police Intelligence reports can help you with patrol requirements. But, you also need good local knowledge.

What makes a patrol successful? Good Planning and Police Intel Reports o [Patrolling (including static obs.) in the areas where crimes have occurred, or are predicted to occur. Crime ‘Hotspots’ and crime maps can be found in intelligence made available by the Police.] Observation and Awareness Patience and Discipline Local Knowledge Random Patrols do not reduce or deter crime

On Patrol Keep your patrol speed down so your observer can see what is happening, but not so slow that you advertise your presence to all and sundry. Keep left and let traffic pass you by. Be alert for suspicious activity in places burglars may target: holiday homes, or homes with bushes or high fences. (Local Knowledge) Patrol with a purpose which will help Police.

Look for persons who do not fit the area, suspicious cars, bicycles in funny places. (Awareness) Patrol car parks; these areas have high incidences of theft ex cars. (Intelligence & Local Knowledge) Patrol with a purpose which will help Police. More ‘On Patrol’

Four Ds of Patrolling Deter crimes Delay crimes that are in progress, or stop the offender from continuing Detect crime as it is happening Deny the opportunity to the criminal

What are we looking for on Patrol? Unusual, odd or suspicious activity Cars parked with engine running Suspicious persons loitering Drunkenness and fighting Disorderly behaviour or gatherings

What are we looking for on Patrol? Malicious or willful damage, vandalism Insecure premises Unusual noises (e.g.: breaking glass) Unusual smells (e.g.: burning petrol, wood, paper etc.; or chemicals)

CPNZ Basic Training 002 – Patrol Basics Part 2

Prior to starting your patrol you should check Clothing Clothing Fluorescent Vests (Yellow over yellow) Fluorescent Vests (Yellow over yellow) Safety Equipment Safety Equipment Cell Phone Cell Phone Radio (only if in an analogue radio area) Radio (only if in an analogue radio area) Vehicle Vehicle Pre Patrol preparation

Directed Patrolling Reports: Police may provide you with a DPR. This is a request to complete various tasks as defined by their Intel Group. The DPR is based on Historical Reported Events and suggests that the problem/s may continue in that defined area. Pre Patrol - Directed Patrol Report

Make sure that your patrol completes and reports back on the request. Record the details on your Patrol Report. Should you have questions or encounter something related to that DPR, contact Comms. We’re all on the same team. On Patrol - Directed Patrol Report

Community Patrols are invited to attend Police Line ups or Fall ins. This enables Police Staff to meet Patrollers and understand the role of a Community Patrol. Community Patrols may receive tasking at those line ups. Pre Patrol – Police Line up

Community Patrollers have undergone an appropriate level of Security Clearance to receive restricted information. Patrollers should respect and comply with the Confidentiality Clause that each has signed. Information given to Patrollers within the Police environment should not be disclosed to persons outside of that environment. Pre Patrol – Police Line up

The District Command Centre (DCC) operates a system called ‘Smart Client’. It is computer based and displays all event reported events and all current ‘logged on’ units. ‘Smart Client’ take live time information from the Comms Centre and local information. Pre Patrol – District Command Centre

The DCC can see developing trends that may require the commitment of Police Resources unless and early intervention tactic is used. The DCC can direct Community Patrols in a Prevention Role as an early intervention. The DCC can direct Community Patrols to Priority level 3+ events also in a Prevention role. Safety Assessments are undertaken. Pre Patrol – District Command Centre

Prepare Patrol Plan: Your individual Patrol Plan is assembled using information given to you by Police, whether that is the PLO, Local Intel and Line ups. Patrol Plans should be flexible to consider information or requests from the DCC or Coms Centre. Pre Patrol preparation

Summary Random patrolling is ineffective, so be effective. Take note of Intelligence led requirements and make sure you report on them. Think about Hotspots and how best to cover them.

Summary Prepare and Plan your patrol. Do your homework. Be observant, alert and curious. Effective patrolling requires relevant intelligence and recognition of problems.

CPNZ Basic Training 002 – Patrol Basics ends