Which method of traffic patrol involves a supervisor specifying enforcement efforts in a designated area for specific violations?

The method of traffic patrol that involves a supervisor specifying enforcement efforts in a designated area for specific violations is directed patrol. This approach is focused and strategic; it targets specific behaviors and areas where traffic violations are anticipated or have been previously observed. Through directed patrol, law enforcement can allocate resources effectively and maximize the impact of their enforcement activities.

This method contrasts with other patrol strategies, such as random patrol, which lacks specific focus and relies on a general presence to deter violations without targeting particular behaviors. Roving patrol involves officers moving around an area without a fixed route but does not typically focus on specified violations in designated areas. Saturation patrol, on the other hand, entails a significant number of officers concentrating on a specific area to enforce laws and increase visibility, but it still may not involve the same purposeful direction as directed patrol regarding specific violations.