SEVERAL FACTORS, SUCH AS THE DIFFICULTY INHERENT IN ATTEMPTS TO DEFINE POLICE RESPONSIBILITIES AND THE INSULAR ATTITUDE OF POLICE DEPARTMENTS TOWARD EACH OTHER, ARE SAID TO HAVE SO FAR DEFERRED SUCH ACCOUNTABILITY. INDUSTRY'S ATTEMPTS AT PROFIT MAXIMIZATION THROUGH CONCENTRATION ON PRODUCTIVITY MEASUREMENT AND IMPROVEMENT ARE SAID TO PRESENT POTENTIALLY VALUABLE EXAMPLES. SUGGESTED AREAS FOR CONCENTRATION INCLUDE THE DEFINING OF OFFICERS' RESPONSIBILITIES, INCREASED INTERAGENCY AND INTERDEPARTMENTAL COOPERATION, AND COORDINATION WITH LAWMAKERS AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS OF ENFORCEMENT POLICIES.