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113522  |
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| Title: |
Electronic Bulletin Boards for Police Agencies |
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| Journal: |
Current Municipal Problems Volume:14 Issue:4 Dated:(1988) Pages:435-441 |
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| Author(s): |
R M Worley |
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| Date Published: |
1988 |
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| Page Count: |
7 |
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Program/Project Description |
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Article |
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| Language: |
English |
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| Country: |
United States of America |
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| Annotation: |
This article explains how police agencies can enhance community relations through an electronic bulletin board (EBB) that receives written comment from the public, disseminates information, and solicits opinion. |
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| Abstract: |
To obtain maximum public relations benefits of an EBB, a microcomputer, or personal computer (PC), with a hard-disk storage unit is needed. This article examines software for the IBM PC with attention to RBBS-PC, PCBoard, modems, and dedicated telephone lines. The three sections of the EBB are explained: (1) bulletins or static messages from the system operator, such as stolen car lists or crime summaries; (2) message bases which allow users to leave a message for the system operator, another user, or to all users of the EBB; (3) files system which allow users to share files. Police departments who establish EBBs should advertise the service through press conferences and flyers. |
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| Main Term(s): |
Police telecommunications systems |
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| Index Term(s): |
Police community relations; Police information systems |
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http://www.ncjrs.gov/App/publications/abstract.aspx?ID=113522 |
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