Affect of shift schedules on officers

1. How do the various shift schedules, 5/8, 4/10, and 3/12, affect officer fatigue?

2. If you were given the choice, which of the above shift schedules would you prefer to work, what hours, and why? Would you prefer rotating or fixed shifts and days off, and why?

3. Explain the impact, if any, of community policing requirements and support on patrol shift decisions.