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Not only does it vary from state to state it varies from troop to troop.
They might work 5 eight hour shifts and 2 days off
They might work 4 ten hour shifts and 3 days off
There is even a 5 ten hour shift followed by 4 days off (two weekends off a month and two weekends on)
Obviously you are subject to be called out for emergencies and made to stay past the end of your shift. You might end up working 24 hours or more during an emergency.
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What are the disadvantages of motorcycle patrol?
The motorcycle patrol has many disadvantages. For officers that are on motor patrol, there is a risk of accident from oncoming traffic from being on a motorcycle, and when there is an arrest or warrant, a motorcycle officer has to call for back up patrol with a vehicle.
How many highway districts are in Mississippi?
There are currently one-hundred and twenty highway districts in the state of Mississippi. The state police who patrol these highways are headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi.
What is on the California Highway Patrol Exam?
There are five components to the CHP Officer test. They are: Writing clarity, Spelling, Vocabulary, Reading comprehension and the CLOZE test. A good study guide for the test that many of my friends have used is at: http://www.chptestprep.com Good luck.
How many police dogs are employed in California?
According to Wikipedia as of 2009 there are over 7,500 officers employed by the California Highway Patrol.
How many hours to drive from mackay to maryborough?
Takes 8 hours if using the bruce highway.
John drove 450 miles in 8 hours He averaged 50 miles per hour on the highway and 60 miles per hour on the turnpike How many hours did he drive on the highway?
3 hours
How many hours does it take to drive 217 miles?
About 3.5 hours on the US Interstate Highway System.
How many hours does it take to drive 793 miles?
On the US Interstate Highway system, about 12 hours.
Which situation best shows irony?
A highway patrol officer has to go to driving school for too many speeding tickets - APEX
What does an NYPD inspector do?
It varies. In the patrol force they are often the commanding officer of a precinct depending on how busy a place it is, or how many cops work there.
What is the difference between a highway patrol helicopter and a police helicopter?
Difference in HelicoptersA highway patrol is a statewide department while a police department is generally a local or city police department. Police helicopters are generally going to patrol within there city limits (although many provide mutual aid to neighboring cities who do not have a helicopter), while highway patrol helicopters are going to patrol a much larger area, both within incorporated cities (freeways) and in unincorporated areas. Some state highway patrol departments fall under the "Department of Public Safety" such as in Arizona or Texas. Their state helicopters therefore are referred to as an "Arizona DPS Helicopter" or a "Texas DPS Helicopter." In states such as Maryland the state patrol helicopter falls under the State Police, and is referred to as the "Maryland State Police Helicopter."The roles of both highway patrol helicopters and police helicopters can vary widely. Also remember that most state highway patrol agencies also own and use fixed wing aircraft which are often more suitable for traffic enforcement. Fixed wing aircraft can generally stay in the air longer, and are a more stable platform for traffic enforcement.Thus, a state highway patrol helicopter is for the most part going to carry out the same function as a police, or a sheriff's department helicopter. In the State of California for example, a California Highway Patrol helicopter will assist other agencies with routine law enforcement calls such as stolen vehicles, vehicle pursuits, foot pursuits, burglaries, armed suspicious persons, etc. Many California Highway Patrol helicopters are also equipped to carry out rescues, and have been involved in many rescues of lost or injured hikers, etc.In many rural areas, both in California and throughout the country, very often the state police, or highway patrol is the only law enforcement helicopter in the region.Regarding equipment, most modern helicopters whether they are local police or highway patrol are going to be outfitted with similar technologies. Generally this includes a suite of police radios for talking with various police and fire agencies, a spot light, P.A. system, and a heat sensing camera (FLIR). Most law enforcement helicopters are jet helicopters or more accurately jet turbine helicopters. There are a few smaller police agencies that use piston powered helicopters such as the R-44 or the Schweizer 300. You can learn more about police helicopters at www.policehelicopterpilot.com
What is the best police patrol operation?
All methods of patrol have their pros and cons, but the most popular and widely used is automobile patrol. Chosen for the ability to get around very quickly, hold much of the officer's equipment, hold/transport suspects, and many other key features that other patrol methods cannot supply.
