Alberta Basic Security Training (ABST) Practice Exam 2024

What is a benefit of foot patrols?

1. Reduced operational costs

2. Higher visibility to deter crime

3. Affording access to more areas within a site

4. Easier communication with colleagues

The correct answer is: Affording access to more areas within a site

Foot patrols offer several advantages, including increased access to areas within a site. This is because foot patrols allow for more thorough coverage of an area, making it easier for patrol officers to reach various locations within a site compared to other forms of patrols such as vehicle patrols. While the other options may also provide benefits, they do not directly address the question of access to more areas within a site. For example, although foot patrols may also contribute to higher visibility and easier communication, these benefits are not exclusive to foot patrols and can also be achieved through other forms of patrols. And while reduced operational costs may also seem like a benefit, foot patrols involve higher labor costs for officers compared to vehicle patrols. Therefore, the most accurate answer is C, as it addresses the specific benefit of increased access to areas within a site.