Patrol officers make up the bulk of policing, but some of what they do may fall under the heading of peacekeeping and order maintenance, which includes responding to domestic dispute situations and ______________ .

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Controlling crowds at various public events, such as concerts, baseball games, and parades, falls under the category of peacekeeping and order maintenance. Domestic dispute situations also fall under this category. Riding horses during parades is a specific task that may be assigned to officers with specific training, but it does not fall under the overall responsibility of patrol officers. Investigating drug cartels is a specialized task usually assigned to detectives or members of specialized units. Giving TV interviews may be a part of a public relations role, but it is not typically a responsibility of patrol officers.

Patrol Officers Make Up the Bulk of Policing, but Some