CIVILIANS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT

• NCJ Number: 39614
• Journal: FAIRFAX SENTINEL Dated: (FALL 1976) Pages: 25-27,29
• Author(s): J D STOUT
• Date Published: 1976
• Length: 4 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

BRIEF REVIEW OF THE ROLE AND PROSPECTS OF NON-SWORN CIVILIANS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.

Abstract

BUDGET DEMANDS, HIGHLY SPECIALIZED SKILLS, AND FEDERAL SPONSORSHIP OF POLICE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE INCREASING PERCENTAGE OF CIVILIANS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, NOW AT ABOUT 16 PERCENT. THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF THIS TREND ARE DISCUSSED....MSP