Auburn University Introduction to Policing Advantages of Foot Patrol Discussion

Please respond to the following discussion prompt based on the readings and lectures in module 4. The discussion is worth 25 points. The discussion boards are designed to be interactive so you are required to post your own response to the discussion prompt AND respond to two other students’ posts. Make sure to answer the prompt completely, and in full sentences. You are required to cite the textbook and other course materials that you find relevant in APA format. The content of your original post should be at a minimum of 250 words (excluding references). Your responses to other students should be at a minimum of 150 words. Please do not repeat the questions in your discussion response.

Please remember to read the course syllabus for further understanding of Discussion Forum instructions and requirements – specifically the initial posting due date.

Instructions:✅

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of vehicle patrol and foot patrol. How do these different methods of patrol impact community relations? Police efficiency?

Address the implications of the Kansas City Preventative Patrol Experiment and the Newark Foot Patrol Experiment.