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)

Describes the internal dissension and the use of police force at the New School for Social Research over the dispatch of American troops to Cambodia in April, 1970. (KG)

Computer destruction is only one of the hazards colleges face unless preventive and back-up steps establish computer security. (Editor)

The exclusionary rule, which prevents the use of evidence gathered illegally, was developed to deter police misconduct. Its use has expanded so far that it seriously hinders justice. Examples are given of cases where evidence gathered in good faith was excluded. Changes suggested by the Reagan administration should be adopted. (IS)

Studied the effect of satisfaction with transmittal of information on general job satisfaction in a survey of 822 police officers. Results indicated the association between job satisfaction and communication satisfaction was not as strong as hypothesized. Communication with immediate supervisor was rated as most important. (Author/JAC)

The problems the mentally retarded defendant confronts in the legal system are discussed, and a model to correct some of the problems is proposed. It is emphasized that the police, lawyers, and judges are often ill-informed about the mentally retarded. (Author/SW)

Universities and the cities in which they are located can provide public safety services and do so more effectively and efficiently by sharing ideas, programs, personnel, equipment, and services. (Author/MLF)

Describes the public harassment--including obscenity suits and police intimidation--met by the "Great Speckled Bird," an underground newspaper published in Atlanta from 1968 to 1976; reports the success of the paper in dealing with much of the harassment. (GT)

The author examines the results of public sector bargaining by comparing the wage history of police officers with that of senior clerk-typists in 63 cities in southeastern Michigan between 1965 and 1978. Ability to pay variables were analyzed. (Author/IRT)

Discusses the recent literature on the humanization of law enforcement policy. Crisis intervention training programs, human relations training for police recruits, neighborhood team policing, and organization development approaches to management exemplify the humanistic perspective on police policy. (Author)

Reviews major theories of criminal justice, proposes an alternative analytic framework which focuses on cultural factors, applies this framework to several cases, and discusses implications of a cultural perspective for rule of law values. Journal available from Office of Publication, Department of Political Science, University of Florida,…

To fight gang activity, an Ohio school system took the lead in forming a coalition consisting of representatives from 25 community groups and agencies. Actions have included providing school-based intervention and training at the high school, and establishing an intelligence link between the schools and local law enforcement. (MLF)

Because school lockers are potential hiding places for weapons and drugs, some schools are eliminating them. Searching student lockers on a random basis raises legal questions. Examines the legality of random locker searches based upon the guidelines for student searches set forth by the Supreme Court in "New Jersey v. T.L.O." and lower…

Describes the problem of police violence against street children in Guatemala. Includes details of cases, the problems of street children, and the work of Covenant House in trying to help and protect children. Argues that only education about human rights can obtain and preserve rights for children. (DK)

Describes the philosophy and procedures of Police Accountability Conferencing, a restorative justice approach in which police and school authorities, victims, offenders, and families are brought together in a process designed to hold youth accountable for their actions. Details the program's potential for reclaiming youth who have engaged in…