NCJ Number
37331
Date Published
1976
Length
25 pages
Annotation
THIS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REPORT DEALS WITH STAFFING AND FACILITIES PLANNING FOR THE RECENTLY REORGANIZED CENTRAL RECORDS UNIT OF THE PORTSMOUTH (VA) (POPL 104,000; 30 SQ. MI.; 270 POLICE) POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND IS DATED 9-76.
Abstract
RECENTLY, THE PORTSMOUTH POLICE DEPARTMENT CENTRALIZED ITS RECORDS PROCESSING AND FILING FUNCTIONS BY LOCATING THEM IN THE SAME BUILDING. THE PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS OF THE BUILDING AND UNDERSTAFFING HAVE NEGATED THE BENEFITS OF THE MOVE. RECOMMENDATIONS ARE MADE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEMS.