NCJ Number
40823
Journal
Police Chief Volume: 44 Issue: 4 Dated: (APRIL 1977) Pages: 46-47,50,87
Date Published
1977
Length
4 pages
Annotation
ARTICLE ILLUSTRATES HOW THE POLICE OFFICER CAN WORK WITH THE COMMUNITY FOR MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY IN FIGHTING CRIME.
Abstract
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER PROGRAM IS DESCRIBED. SOME OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER INCLUDE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT, ANIMAL CONTROL, SAFETY EDUCATION FOR BICYCLISTS, AND ASSISTING PEOPLE IN DISTRESS. SPECIALIZATION VERSUS GENERALIZATION OF COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS IS DISCUSSED. METHODS ARE PRESENTED FOR EVALUATING COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS, INVOLVING PRODUCTIVITY, CLEARANCE RATES, AND RESPONSE TIMES....BDS