In questioning priorities of the Subcommittee on Juvenile Justice of the Senate Judiciary Committee, hearings on child kidnaping have established that three elements of a case must exist before agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation will begin investigations. Federal Kidnaping Statute, Title l8, United States Code, Section 1201 establishes…

As a model for reform and reorganization, the author recommends the division of the contemporary police organization into two agencies, one with law enforcement function, one with community service function. Initial steps to be taken are outlined. (JB)

This study of Muncie, Indiana, during the years 1891-93, when the older marshal/constable system of law enforcement was replaced by a modern municipal police force, shows the tensions faced by that community as a result of a late but sudden industrial growth. (RM)

Six books are discussed, each dealing with the role of the police in today's society, his problems and victories, and the attitudes of that society toward him. (JB)

This report reviews and describes issues relating to the police response to the Dade County, Florida, disorders of May 1980. Recent changes in the social environment and several incidents leading up to the disorders are described. The preparation, planning, mobilization, and tactical response of the Dade County Department of Public Safety and the…

This bibliography was compiled with two goals. The first goal is to provide police administrators and officers with an overview of the issues involved in developing guidelines for police discretion and a discussion of the options available. The second goal is to demonstrate the need for continuing dialogue and interaction between lawmakers, law…

This report presents an indepth study of the events and psychology in the past of Augusta, Georgia which help explain the violence and the killing of six Blacks on the night of May 11, 1970. The second study in this report deals with the events and killings of two young black men at Jackson State College on May 15, 1970. These two events had…

Discusses the common-law rule that police may shoot any fleeing felony suspect. Examines the effects of that rule upon police law enforcement operations and community relations and possible cover-ups. Suggests recommendations to minimize both actual and perceived excesses in police deadly force. (Author/RC)

Describes a successful community-oriented policing program at the University of South Alabama which has cut crime rates while not requiring extra funding. Discusses the reorganization of the police department, efforts targeting children, university services started by the deputy chief, and other new crime prevention and training initiatives. (EV)

This report presents the proceedings of a consultation held by the United States Commission on Civil Rights in response to a high volume of complaints about police misconduct. The central focus of the consultation was on institutional mechanisms affecting police conduct. Testimony was presented to the Commission on the following topics: (1)…

Research into the police function, suggests that the emphasis on crime-related activities has failed to achieve crime reduction goals and may have exacerbated problems of police-citizen alienation and citizen fear of crime. In the future, police must abandon strategies which prevent extensive contact with citizens. (Author)

A hypothesis (based on conflict theory) that the police are more likely to use extreme force where economic inequality is most pronounced was tested with data on killings committed by policemen in the United States. The hypothesis was found to accurately predict the number of police-caused homicides. (Author/GC)

This article presents 20 reasons why it is usually easy for police to get confessions from individuals with mental retardation. It urges that police training be seen as everyone's responsibility and that individuals with mental retardation be prepared for possible police interrogation. (DB)