3. Traffic Patrol
Consists of driving or walking here and
there in an area or to and from a road for
the purpose of Traffic Law Enforcement
and to provide connected services to the
public.
4. Objectives
Deter violations and dangerous driving;
Detect and apprehend violators;
Observe and report traffic conditions;
Observe and report road conditions; and,
Provide services to the public in
connection with emergencies and traffic.
5. Types of Patrol
Line Patrol
Area Patrol
Stationary Patrol
Conspicuous Patrol
Visible Patrol
Concealed Patrol
6. Pursuit Driving
A. Decision-type and seriousness of
violation is an important factor to
pursue.
B. Pursuit techniques.
C. Safety driving pursuit
7. Stopping and Approaching Violator
a. Stopping a violator must be done in
safety to you, the driver you stopped, to
other drivers and pedestrians.
b. Approach the violator preferably on the
left side from the rear and be alert for
the unexpected.
8. Objectives of Road Check
• To detect or inspect:
1. Faulty vehicle equipment
2. Registration and licensing violation
3. Intoxicated drivers
4. The load or cargo of commercial or
transportation vehicle for load weight
10. Factors to Consider during Road Check
1. Minimum delay to motorists
2. Thorough checking procedures
3. Protection and safety of both motorists
and officers
4. Timing, Location and Frequency
11. Officer-Violator Relationship
Two objectives in dealing with violators
1. Immediate objective – Enforcement action
against the driver
2. Ultimate objective – Change his future
driving behavior
13. Officer-Violator Relationship
Important points to remember
1. Violators are vastly different from each
other
2. There are many conflicts in the violators
as there are in an officer
3. You are professional officer, there are no
professional violators
4. Let the violator remember why he was
stopped and that he was handled by a
professional officer
5. Be alert for the unexpected
