Police Patrol Allocation and Deployment

by Eric J. Fritsch, Robert W. Taylor, John Liederbach

This is the first book to address patrol allocation and deployment in a single source–fully discussing the complexities and factors that impact decision making in this area. This text provides a historical assessment of patrol allocation and deployment and covers central issues in the day to day management of police agencies and personnel. Examining all aspects of patrol allocation and deployment, it discusses deployment through scheduling, modern tactical deployment approaches and the evolution of operational deployment strategies.

128 pages, Paperback

First published March 23, 2008