A study is presented of two methods of resolving personal and family disputes by police in low income housing projects and by precinct crisis intervention units. In addition to the analysis of the variables that make for disputes in which police are called upon to intervene, the study addressed itself to an examination of general police…

Recognizing the need for more manpower in preventive mental health, this project sought to demonstrate the feasibility of training police in techniques of intervention in family disturbances, in order to improve mental health and reduce violence. After 2 months of preparation, including a 160-hour on-campus course, the 18 police volunteers were…

One of the most hazardous assignments police officers face is dealing with family quarrels and disturbances. In 1972, 13 percent of all policemen killed in the line of duty died while responding to disturbance complaints. Despite these dangers, techniques for dealing with such crises are rarely included in police recruit and inservice training…