FCCJA Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Practice Exam

Patrol routing changes with time of day and season. This is true because how officers move through a city is often adjusted based on when it is and what season it is. Daylight and visibility affect safety and the feel of risk in different areas, crime patterns can shift between day and night or across seasons, and traffic or weather conditions change how quickly a route can be covered. Seasonal factors like holidays, school schedules, or tourist activity can create different hotspot areas, so routes are planned to match where activity is expected to be. Staffing levels and shift patterns also vary by time and season, reinforcing that routes aren’t static. Because these real-world considerations routinely influence patrol planning, the statement is best understood as true. Choosing not specified or sometimes would be less precise, and saying false wouldn’t reflect common practice.