The research reported the attitudes of Detroit ghetto residents concerning both riot control issues and police conduct before, during, and after the 1967 riot. Subjects were residents of the Twelth Street neighborhood, center of that riot. (DB)

Reports a continuing longitudinal study begun in 1967 of attitudinal and behavioral change among recruits in the Philadelphia Police Department. Behavioral components are secrecy and mandatory mutual assistance. Comparisons are made with attitudes of detectives and experienced Patrolmen. (DB)

During the period numerous reform campaigns were undertaken by various establishment groups. Their strategies and goals are analyzed and compared to those of the local politicians and police officials. The efficacy of the reform groups is also analyzed. (DB)

This paper discusses attitudinal differences between highly professional police officers and those classified as low-professionals, and compares their attitudes toward animals" (problem people who put them in a can't-win" position) with the attitudes of medical students toward crocks." Five hypotheses about policemen's actions and attitudes are…

Partly based on a study of the Detroit Police Department, after the riot of 1967, this paper lists and discusses the social and psychological factors militating against improved police relations with the black community. Also lists the positive factors and makes recommendations for an effective police-community relations program. (DB)

1960 expenditures are 31 times those of 1902. A rising crime rate is the widely accepted reason, but the authors show that the increase is the joint effect of components which are independent of crime rate change: population growth, inflation, urbanization, and motor vehicle increase. (DB)