Which concept describes dividing the patrol division so one half handles calls and the other half conducts proactive patrols?

• A. Split-force patrol
• B. Retroactive investigation
• C. Swatting
• D. Blending

Answer: (A)

Split-force patrol divides the patrol division into two distinct groups, with one team handling calls for service and the other team focusing on proactive patrols and deterrence. This approach ensures that urgent emergencies and routine responses still get timely attention while proactively patrolling, patrolling hot spots, and conducting targeted enforcement to deter crime. It requires coordination to manage handoffs and ensure coverage, but it helps balance reactive workload with proactive policing efforts. The other options don’t describe this staffing split: retroactive investigation is about solving crimes after they occur, swatting is a false emergency, and blending would mix proactive and reactive work within the same officers rather than separate them into two groups.