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Vertical patrol is a form of patrol involving posting officers on different floors in buildings simultaneously.
This technique is known to be used by:
- Chicago Housing Authority Police Department (defunct)
- New York City Police Department Housing Bureau
See also
External links
- Inside look at NYPD ‘vertical patrols’ through gun-ridden housing project
- NYPD Sued Over Housing Project "Vertical Patrols"
References
- "Frequently Asked Questions - Police Administration". NYC.gov.
Vertical patrol is a process by which a Police Officer systematically and methodically checks each building one at a time, covering roof landings, stairwells and lobbies.
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