NCJ Number
34560
Date Published
1975
Length
10 pages
Annotation
DISCUSSION OF THE MAJOR CONSIDERATIONS THAT SHOULD BE REVIEWED DURING THE PLANNING PHASE OF ANY TEAM POLICE PROGRAM.
Abstract
KEY FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED IN THE PLANNING PROCESS ARE IDENTIFIED. FACTORS THAT HAVE INFLUENCED TEAM POLICING FAILURES INCLUDING MID-MANAGEMENT RESISTANCE, PEER PRESSURE, LACK OF COORDINATION AMONG TEAMS, LACK OF TRAINING, ROLE CONFLICT, AND 'ELITISM' AMONG TEAM MEMBERS ARE REVIEWED.