When it comes to the methods of policing, there are many various types. The methods of policing used in a certain area is determined by the nature of that particular area, frequency of crime, types of crime, and the availability of resources. Some different methods of policing are patrolling in a vehicle, patrolling on foot, horse patrols, special operations, riot control, and activities preformed by officers in civilian clothing (policing undercover). Out of these types of policing the three most commonly used tend to be vehicle patrolling, patrolling on foot, and policing undercover.

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             Police use a vehicle while patrolling to help them patrol large areas and help them get to an emergency quicker. Patrolling in a vehicle is more commonly used now then patrolling on foot due to more civilians driving and operating personal vehicles. Vehicle patrolling also allows officers to be able to carry more equipment such as automated external defibrillators for people who maybe in cardiac arrest or even road cones for traffic obstructions, and allows for immediate transport of suspects to holding facilities. Patrolling in a vehicle better allows for police to enforce traffic laws. Some police vehicles are specially adapted for patrolling in certain locations or for certain operations. For example, there are unmarked police vehicles that are used in certain operations, such as perusing a criminal on the run or to better enforce traffic laws in a situation where the car is not instantly recognizable. This method allows the patrolman a better chance of.

             catching a violator. There are so many devices today that help criminals evade the law that the .

             patrolman resorts to using undercover methods to help increase the possibility of making an arrest. .

             Typically, the patrolman begins his career as a routine patrolman also referred to as a beat cop. He/she uses a squad car. The patrolman starts the career this way to learn basic arrest before rising up the ranks to investigate more serious crimes.