NCJ Number
863
Date Published
1966
Length
17 pages
Annotation
PROJECT SKYKNIGHT IS AN ATTEMPT TO ABATE CRIME BY ENHANCING THE PATROL UNIT'S OPPORTUNITY FOR APPREHENSION AND REPRESSION WITHOUT INCREASE IN POLICE MANPOWER.
Abstract
THE BENEFITS OF HELICOPTER USE FOR AERIAL PATROL INCLUDE IMPROVED POLICE RESPONSE TIME, INCREASED PATROL OBSERVATION, INCREASED OFFICER SECURITY, AND REDUCED CRIME RATE IN PROJECT AREA. EXAMPLES OF PRODUCTIVE ACTIVITIES AND COST FACTORS ARE ANALYZED.