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POLICE OPERATIONS AND SERVICES

NCJ Number
31683
Author(s)
R E MULVANEY
Date Published
1975
Length
209 pages
Annotation
A PRIMER FOR THE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER IN FIELD TECHNIQUES AND OPERATIONS.
Abstract
A SECTION ON BASIC POLICE KNOWLEDGE CONCERNS ITSELF WITH PATROL PROCEDURES, NOTE-TAKING, FIELD INTERROGATION, AND THE RULES OF ARREST, SEARCH, AND SEIZURE. OTHER SECTIONS DEAL WITH HANDLING SPECIFIC TYPES OF CALLS (SUCH AS PROWLER, ROBBERY, DEATH CALLS, ETC.), AND STOPPING VEHICLES AND CONTROLLING SUSPECTS. THE FINAL PART, ON PRELIMINARY INVESTIGATION, DETAILS PROCEDURES FOR THE FIRST OFFICER TO ARRIVE AT THE SCENE, PROTECTING THE CRIME SCENE, AND AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATION. DISCUSSION QUESTIONS ARE INCLUDED FOR EACH SUB-SECTION.