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CONCORD (NH) - ESTABLISHMENT OF A POLICE/COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROGRAM - POLICE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REPORT

NCJ Number
37329
Author(s)
P FREIVALDS
Date Published
1976
Length
15 pages
Annotation
REPORT ON TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AID IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROGRAM FOR THE 55-MAN CONCORD (NH) POLICE DEPARTMENT.
Abstract
THE CONSULTANT CONTACTED AND INTERVIEWED DEPARTMENT COMMAND OFFICERS, SUPERVISORS, AND PATROLMEN AS WELL AS CONCERNED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDITION, A GREAT DEAL OF TIME WAS DEVOTED TO RIDING WITH PATROL SUPERVISORS AND OFFICERS IN THE FIELD. IT WAS FOUND THAT THE CITY HAS A MANAGEABLE CRIME PROBLEM BUT THAT THE DEPARTMENT NEEDS A VIABLE POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROGRAM. A RECOMMENDATION IS MADE TO MOUNT A GENERAL CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM WHICH ALSO SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSES THE PROBLEMS OF DELINQUENCY AND DRUG ABUSE. A COMMUNITY RELATIONS PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE PREVENTION EFFORTS IS OUTLINED.