This brochure briefly outlines a few basic steps for school and police officials to take in developing a joint approach to problems of school disruption. Section 1, "Preventing Disruptions," consists of three parts that focus in turn on conducting a needs assessment, develping joint preventive measures, and planning for a disruption.…

The manual for neighborhood team policing, a method of decentralizing police departments, presents guidelines for putting a team policing system into effect. Noticeable results of this type of this type organization have been an increased effectiveness in crime control, improved police-community relations, and improved police morale. Chapter 1…

This report is the first in a series of five describing a 16-month study of the nature and extent of the private police industry in the United States, its problems, its present regulation, and how the law impinges on it. Intended for use by the private police industry and by the governmental agencies that regulate it, as well as by the general…

Argues that the conflicts inherent in the role of the police officer exemplify the need for liberal education as the essential foundation of professional training. Includes discussion of the police role, requisite aptitudes and attributes, contemporary status of law enforcement instruction, and police role conflicts as a criterion for educational…

Describes an approach to cooperative efforts between a mental health center and a law enforcement agency. A series of programs were developed to provide human relations skills training to police officers. These cooperative training programs are designed to increase interpersonal sensitivity in dealing with citizens and fellow officers alike. (SJL)

Reflections on a field trip to a Chicago police district by participants in the elementary teachers' section of the law in American Society Summer Institute are given. (KM)

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)

Elementary social studies curriculum needs a more circumspect examination of the policemen's role in society, a focus on political-ethical questions, and content promoting elucidation of issues and development of critical thinking concepts and discussion skills. The analysis of public issues: concepts, materials, research is cited. (VW)

Studied 111 police officers. Predicted that those inclined to arrest victims of domestic violence would have more negative stereotypes and attitudes toward victims and women. Results showed that those with an inclination to arrest victims believed domestic violence is justified situationally and that women stay in violent relationships for…

Police, child welfare, and community mental health personnel in a rural area in Canada completed attitudinal items related to professional response to child sexual abuse. Significant differences were found between child welfare and police regarding emphasis placed on treatment versus punishment as a primary aspect of professional intervention.…

A former dean who now works in campus law enforcement presents his views on student employees and the image of law enforcement on campus. (Editor/PG)

Surveys the extent to which communication training is provided for law enforcement officers and concludes that the extensive and varied training programs command high levels of interest and appreciation from the officers. (MH)

Asserts that the resolution recently adopted by the International Association of Chiefs of Police making it official policy not to hire homosexuals as policemen is unconstitutional. Describes the positive results achieved by the hiring of homosexuals in the San Francisco police and sheriff's departments. (GC)

Used interrupted time-series analysis (ARIMA) to study the impact of legislation and judicial intervention on the use of deadly force by police officers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Findings generally suggest that dynamic changes in the internal working environment can outweigh the influence of external mechanisms on deadly force use. Findings…