The Reform Era of Policing (regarding foot patrol v. automotive patrol

Running head : Criminology

Texas Police Reforms : Foot Patrol versus Automotive Patrol

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Texas Police Reforms : Foot Patrol versus Automotive Patrol

Patrol by the police is aimed at improving and promoting law and in the community . The two type of patrolling offer the same functions but they differ in satisfying the set targets . However , the two methods offer their unique advantages and disadvantages in the field in response to crime or accidental scenes in the community and also in maintaining law and . This essay

discusses the most efficient method to be used by the police in maintaining law and in the community by comparing the advantages and disadvantages respectively associated to the two methods

In foot patrolling , the police do the patrolling without any form of automobile . They are associated with many advantages . First , they are the most economical and cost effective form of patrol to be used by a country that is experiencing some kind of economic down fall . This is because they do not require purchase of automobiles and gasoline or petrol which is an additional expense to the government . Secondly , these types of policemen are able to walk to the most inaccessible places by the automobiles . These are the places where criminal activities are rampant because of lack of law observation by the criminals who feel secure to carry out their activities . In addition to that , hey are able to communicate face to face with people around the community and hence...