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POLICE ROLE IN POLITICAL AFFAIRS (FROM COLLECTIVE BARGAINING IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR - SELECTED READINGS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT, 1977 BY RICHARD M. AYRES AND THOMAS L. WHEELEN - SEE NCJ-42575)

NCJ Number
42581
Author(s)
H E KNOX
Date Published
1977
Length
4 pages
Annotation
THE AUTHOR ARGUES THAT THE POLICE AND THEIR ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD TAKE A MORE ACTIVE ROLE IN INFLUENCING LEGISLATION BENEFICIAL TO LAW AND ORDER.
Abstract
AMONG HIS HIS SUGGESTIONS, THE AUTHOR LISTS PARTICIPATION IN THE EARLY PLANNING STAGES OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PROJECTS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THE COMMUNITY. THE AUTHOR FURTHER SUGGESTS PROGRAMS OF COOPERATION BETWEEN FEDERAL AUTHORITIES, LOCAL, AND STATE POLICE DEPARTMENTS. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)...KAP