NCJ Number
37328
Date Published
1976
Length
15 pages
Annotation
REPORT ON A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RENDERED THE DELAWARE AGENCY TO REDUCE CRIME IN CONDUCTING A NEEDS ASSESSMENT FOR AN EXECUTIVE TRAINING PROGRAM AND DEVELOPING A MANUAL FOR MANAGING SMALL TO MEDIUM DEPARTMENTS.
Abstract
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STUDY WAS TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES AND SUGGESTIONS FOR CURRICULA AND CONTENTS OF THE MANUAL. THE REPORT IS BASED UPON INTERVIEWS WITH CHIEFS OF POLICE, PLANNING AGENCY PERSONNEL, AND OTHERS CONCERNED WITH EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT IN DELAWARE. RELEVANT REPORTS, STATISTICS, AVAILABLE INFORMATION, AND FORMS WERE ALSO REVIEWED IN CONNECTION WITH THE STUDY. THE CONSULTANT SUGGESTS A FRAMEWORK UPON WHICH THE TRAINING PROGRAM SHOULD BE DEVELOPED AS WELL AS OUTLINING CONTENTS OF THE CURRICULA, PROCEDURES FOR SELECTING INSTRUCTORS, AND METHODS OF INSTRUCTION. HE ALSO MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE PREPARATION AND CONTENTS OF THE MANUAL.