Which of the following is listed as a possible incident experienced on patrol?

• A. Loud music in a distant area
• B. Unauthorized persons
• C. Weather changes
• D. Elevator maintenance

Answer: (B)

On patrol, officers routinely encounter people who should not be in a location—unauthorized entrants or trespassers. This kind of situation directly involves security and safety, requiring verification of identity, removal if needed, or further action to prevent entry. It’s a common scenario you’re trained to handle as part of protecting people and property.

The other options skim at different kinds of issues: loud music in a distant area is typically dealt with as a noise complaint rather than a direct patrol incident; weather changes are conditions you monitor but aren’t incidents in themselves; elevator maintenance is a facility issue rather than something you’d ordinarily experience as a patrol incident.