The police have increased patrols, doubling the number of arrests in the last year.

To improve security, the division had been told by V Corps to increase patrols.

All Iraqi personnel not already on duty were called back from leaves and ordered to increase patrols.

United States officials also said they were able to increase patrols as more troops enter the country.

He added, "We're doing everything we can to increase patrols and be vigilant."

Therefore, United Nations officials said, virtually nothing was done to increase patrols.

Lebanese troops and the police force have increased patrols to insure peace during the festivities.

"We'll increase patrols in this area and if you have more problems, give us a call."

Their tepid response was to increase, marginally, patrols around his store and home.

But he called on the police to do more, particularly to increase patrols.