The PSII consists of items examining elements of the work environment and attitudes toward it. Overall, results provide support for criticisms of the military model of police departments. Compared to other city employees, police organizations had greater communication problems, more distrust (particularly of the higher echelons), and lower morale (associated with all these factors). In addition, there were lower levels of perceived organizational performance associated with all these factors. Results question the capacity of the quasi-military model of police organization to meet today's needs. 5 tables and 20 references.