Lesson Plan: Three Types of Police Patrol

Subject: Social Studies/Criminal Justice Grade Level: High School (9th-12th grade) Duration: 60 minutes

Introduction: - Begin the lesson by asking students what they think the role of police officers is in society. - Discuss their responses and highlight the importance of police patrol in maintaining law and order. - Explain that today’s lesson will focus on three types of police patrol: preventative, proactive, and reactive.

Lesson Outline: 1. Pre-Lesson Activity (5 minutes): - Show a short video clip depicting a police officer on patrol. - Ask students to write down their observations about what the officer is doing and why.

1. Introduction to Police Patrol (10 minutes):
   • Define police patrol as the regular monitoring and patrolling of an assigned area by police officers.
   • Explain that police patrol serves various purposes, including crime prevention, community engagement, and response to incidents.
   • Discuss the importance of police visibility and presence in maintaining public safety.
2. Three Types of Police Patrol (20 minutes): a. Preventative Patrol:
   • Define preventative patrol as the routine presence of police officers in an area to deter potential criminal activity.
   • Show a video resource on preventative patrol, such as: [insert link to video resource]
   • Discuss the advantages and limitations of preventative patrol.
   • Distribute a worksheet on preventative patrol for students to complete: [insert link to worksheet resource]

   b. Proactive Patrol: - Define proactive patrol as the targeted approach to address specific crime patterns or areas of concern. - Show a video resource on proactive patrol, such as: [insert link to video resource] - Discuss the advantages and limitations of proactive patrol. - Engage students in a group discussion on how proactive patrol can help prevent crime.

   c. Reactive Patrol: - Define reactive patrol as the response to calls for service or incidents that have already occurred. - Show a video resource on reactive patrol, such as: [insert link to video resource] - Discuss the advantages and limitations of reactive patrol. - Ask students to share their thoughts on the challenges faced by police officers during reactive patrol.

3. Questioning and Assessment (10 minutes):
   • Engage students in a class discussion by asking questions like:
     • What are the similarities and differences between preventative and proactive patrol?
     • How does reactive patrol differ from the other two types of patrol?
     • Can you think of any real-life examples where each type of patrol would be most effective?
   • Assess students’ understanding through their participation in the discussion.

Differentiation: - Provide additional support to students who may need it by offering simplified explanations or examples. - Encourage students to work in pairs or small groups to discuss and answer questions, promoting collaboration and peer learning. - For advanced students, challenge them to analyze case studies or real-life scenarios related to each type of patrol.

Plenary (5 minutes): - Summarize the key points discussed during the lesson. - Ask students to reflect on the importance of each type of patrol in maintaining public safety. - Conclude the lesson by emphasizing the role of police officers in serving and protecting the community.

Resources: 1. Video Resources: - Preventative Patrol: [insert link to video resource] - Proactive Patrol: [insert link to video resource] - Reactive Patrol: [insert link to video resource]

1. Worksheet Resource:
   • Preventative Patrol Worksheet: [insert link to worksheet resource]

Note: The video and worksheet resources should be selected based on their appropriateness for the specific high school grade level and local curriculum.