Using a traditional three-tour system with one officer per beat per shift,about how many officers actually must be available to cover each beat?

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To cover each beat with a three-tour system, you need one officer per shift, totaling three officers. However, accounting for days off, vacations, and sick leave, you typically need about 1.7 officers per shift, which rounds up to 5 officers to ensure full coverage.

Using a Traditional Three-Tour System with One Officer Per Beat