1. CPNZ Patrolling Training Programme
Objective: To give the new Patroller an understanding of our Patrolling Protocols and Procedures, to facilitate a safe and sound methodology of Patrolling.
Slide Contents: Self-explanatory.
Points to Remember: This is a mandatory component of their training. No one should be allowed to go on Patrol unless they have completed the three (3) Primary Modules first. This is a Safety and Security Initiative of CPNZ and given as a directive to all Patrols,as the PCBU under the Health and Safety at Work Act This requirement is in addition to being Police Vetted.
Resources needed: None
Outcomes: The Patroller should have a good appreciation of the procedures (Basics) as it relates to patrolling safely and their perception of what we as Community Patrollers do. Patrollers should be left well informed leaving no doubt as to the roles and actions of patrollers i.e. WE ARE NOT THE POLICE! 1

2. The Role of Community Patrols
Community Patrols consist of members of the public, that work with the Police and through effective patrolling techniques assist in crime prevention.
As a Community Patroller you help facilitate the reduction of crime in the wider community .

3. Preventing Crime Crime prevention is:
The anticipation, recognition and appraisal of a crime risk, and the initiation of action to reduce or remove it.
Community Patrols, by use of pro-active patrolling, based on Police intelligence and direction, reduce the risk of crime occurring.

4. Patrolling Why do ‘we’ patrol? To make our community safer
To assist the Police
To reduce crime
Planned, systematic, intelligence led patrols are more effective in deterring and reducing crime especially when these are undertaken overtly.

5. Intelligence What crimes are occurring?
Where and when do they take place?
Who has information on what is happening?
Police Intelligence Reports can help you with your
Patrolling.
But - you also need good local knowledge.

6. How We Gauge Patrol Success?
Good Planning and Police Intel Reports
Observation and Awareness
Patience and Discipline
Local Knowledge
Random Patrols do not reduce or deter crime

7. How to Be Effective On Patrol.
Keep your Patrol speed down so your observer can see what is happening
Keep left and let traffic pass you by.
Be alert for suspicious activity in places burglars may target e.g.holiday homes, homes with bushes or high fences.
Patrolling with a purpose helps Police.

8. Being Effective On Patrol
Look for - persons who do not fit the area, suspicious cars, bicycles left in strange places. (Awareness)
Patrol car parks as these areas have high incidences of theft from cars. (Intelligence & Local Knowledge)
Look, Listen and Smell
Patrolling with a purpose helps Police.

9. What are we looking for on Patrol?
Unusual, odd or suspicious activity
Cars parked with engine running
Suspicious persons loitering
Drunkenness and fighting
Disorderly behaviour or gatherings

10. What are we looking for on Patrol?
Malicious or willful damage
Insecure premises
Unusual noises (e.g. breaking glass)
Unusual smells (e.g. chemicals, burning petrol, wood, paper etc.)

11. Delay criminals from continuing in their activities by visible patrols
Four D’s of Patrolling
Deter crime from occurring
Delay criminals from continuing in their activities by visible patrols
Detect crime as it is happening
Deny the opportunity to the criminal

12. Prior to starting your patrol you
Preparing to Patrol
Prior to starting your patrol you
should check
Uniform
Fluorescent Vests (yellow over yellow)
Safety equipment
Cell Phone
Radio (if in an analogue radio area)
Vehicle is compliant and road worthy

13. Preparing to Patrol Prepare Patrol Plan:
Your individual Patrol Plan is assembled using information given to you by Police (PLO, Intel, briefings or the District Command Centre (DCC).
Patrol Plans should be flexible. You may be required to respond to other taskings as needed throughout the shift.

14. Police Line up
Community Patrols are invited to attend Police line ups or briefings.
This enables Police staff to meet Patrollers and understand the role of a Community Patrol.
Community Patrols may receive tasking at line ups.
All information received is CONFIDENTIAL!

15. Summary Random patrolling is ineffective, so plan to be effective.
Build Intel received from Police into your plans and make sure you report on them.
Think about ‘hotspots’ and how best to cover them.

16. Summary Be Observant, Alert and Curious Enjoy making a difference
Most of all – BE SAFE