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CAN YOU USE TELEVISION IN YOUR DEPARTMENT

NCJ Number
6397
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 39 Issue: 2 Dated: (MARCH 1970) Pages: 3-6 & 21
Author(s)
D A HANSEN; J J KOLBMANN
Date Published
1970
Length
5 pages
Annotation
USE OF TELEVISION AS A PRACTICAL INSTRUMENT IN POLICE TRAINING, CRIMINAL PROSECUTION, SECURITY, AND SURVEILLANCE.
Abstract
TELEVISION EQUIPMENT IN LARGE POLICE DEPARTMENTS ALLOWS ADMINISTRATORS TO COMMUNICATE DIRECTLY WITH PERSONNEL AT DIFFERENT PRECINCTS. VIDEO TAPE CAN BE USED AS A EDUCATIONAL TOOL FOR PRE-RECORDING LECTURES AND FIELD TRAINING SEQUENCES. SINCE SURVEILLANCE CAN BE SUPERVISED BY A REMOTE MONITOR, A STAKE OUT IN ANTICIPATION OF A ROBBERY CAN BE IMPROVED BY TELEVISION RECORDING. ANY CASE IN WHICH FILM OR TAPE RECORDINGS MIGHT BE INTRODUCED AS EVIDENCE LENDS ITSELF TO USE OF TELEVISION.