Maxim Mazur
Maxim Mazur voted up Anonymous' answer

Patrolling a municipality to preserve law and order is the essence of a police officer's job, whether he walks on foot or drives. Technological innovations like two-way radio, cell phones and computer terminals in patrol cars have dramatically expanded police agencies' reach. However, most officers rely on acute observation and gut feelings to get their … Read more

Maxim Mazur
Maxim Mazur voted up Mel P's answer
There are crimes that are committed, but no one is around to call the police. Police patrol is in place in many municipalities to try and catch criminals in the act. It's also well-known that generally criminals don't commit crimes when there are police nearby. The patrolman driving or walking down the street can act … Read more