Which patrol type is applied to specific problem areas to address hotspot issues?

• A. Random
• B. Selective
• C. Preventative
• D. Proactive

Answer: (B)

Selective patrol concentrates resources in specific locations identified as problem areas or crime hotspots. By using data and problem-solving approaches, officers patrol, deter, and intervene where crime is most concentrated, making enforcement more effective where it’s needed most. The other approaches don’t target those problem areas as precisely: random patrol distributes officers without regard to crime data; preventative patrol focuses on a general visible presence to deter crime rather than targeting known hotspots; proactive patrol involves taking initiative to address issues but isn’t inherently limited to specific locations.