A patrol subdivision typically made up of several squads working the same shift is called what?

• A. Platoon
• B. Organization
• C. Lateral Transfers
• D. Community Service Officers

Answer: (A)

A patrol platoon is a subdivision that includes several squads working on the same shift. This setup allows multiple squads to cover different beats or areas while staying coordinated under one command during that shift, giving the unit flexibility and consistent supervision. The other terms don’t fit because organization is too broad to describe a working unit on a shift; lateral transfers refer to moving personnel between units; and Community Service Officers are typically civilian or non-sworn staff, not a formal squad-based shift subdivision.