NCJ Number
128643
Date Published
1990
Length
98 pages
Annotation
This study examines the law enforcement service needs of the increasing elderly population by the year 2000 based on a literature review and interviews with staff of criminal justice and service organizations.
Abstract
The analysis resulted in the development of alternative future scenarios and of a strategic plan based on a model organization and its recommended policy and strategy. The analysis showed the need to identify non-police services needed, the inclusion of volunteers, and awareness of victimization among the aging. Results also suggested the desirability of a coalition of outside services in conjunction with the changing role of the police and for efforts to meet organizational training needs. List of action steps for police planners, charts, figures, and 10 references