Which of the following is NOT a type of patrol?

• A. Selective
• B. Prevention
• C. Apprehension
• D. Routine

Answer: (D)

Patrol strategies are ways officers organize their presence and actions to deter crime, detect problems, and respond effectively. Selective patrol focuses resources on known hot spots or problem areas, using data and patterns to shape where and when officers patrol. Prevention patrol emphasizes a visible, continuous presence to deter crime through the perception of being watched. Apprehension patrol concentrates efforts on locating and catching offenders, prioritizing rapid response and pursuit when crimes occur.

Routine, in this framework, isn’t considered a distinct patrol type. It’s the general, everyday patrolling done without a specific tactical focus or objective like deterrence, problem targeting, or offender apprehension. Because it lacks that targeted purpose, it isn’t categorized as a formal patrol type in this context. So the answer is Routine.