Information was gathered from a literature review, a review of information collected in a futures file, a survey of issues, and interviews. A panel of experts identified six trends as influencing this aspect of police agencies during the next 10 years: (1) political involvement in police operations, (2) media attention to police operations, (3) public involvement in police operations, (4) public concern for safety and security, (5) the isolation of various ethnic and cultural groups from the mainstream, and (6) demand for police accountability. Likely events that would also affect the issue include the erosion of public trust, resulting in another civil disorder or riot; limits on the tenure of the police chiefs in large municipalities; a second police abuse case; the State's adoption of recommendations of independent commissions; and the deterioration of State economic conditions, resulting in the loss of revenue for city services. The model strategic plan includes basic concepts and implementation systems. Figures, tables, notes, appended list of trends, and 6 references