Which option correctly lists all three patrol types?

• A. Random, Preventative and Reactive
• B. Proactive, Preventative and Selective
• C. Preventative, Selective and Random
• D. Preventative, Reactive and Random

Answer: (C)

Patrol strategies revolve around deterrence, unpredictability, and targeted enforcement. Maintaining a visible presence deters crime and reassures the public; moving in unpredictable, random patterns disrupts criminals’ plans because they can’t anticipate police activity; and focusing resources in high-crime or high-risk areas (selective patrol) ensures attention where it’s most needed. Together, these three approaches—Preventative, Random, and Selective—cover general deterrence, uncertainty for offenders, and targeted intervention.

That’s why Preventative, Selective and Random is the best listing. Reactive and Proactive appear in other contexts, but they aren’t the trio described here as the three patrol types.