Community Expectations for Police Services in the Year 1997

• NCJ Number: 112100
• Author(s): R A Clark
• Date Published: 1988
• Length: 222 pages
• Corporate Author: California Cmssn on Peace Officer Standards and Training
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; NCJRS Photocopy Services; POST Media Distribution Ctr
• Publication Type: Survey
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This study surveyed 408 police agencies in California to determine what methods, if any, were used to monitor community expectations and needs for police services.

Abstract

Of those surveyed, 80 percent, or 326 agencies responded. Findings indicate that methods used vary according to agency size and type; that police departments are more actively involved in determining community expectations than are county sheriffs. Medium (25-99 personnel) and large (100-499 personnel) departments are more active in this area than are small (1-25 personnel) and major (over 499 personnel) departments. The study also examines and forecasts the unique global, economic, and ethnic conditions that are shaping California's communities. Results indicate that California already has large regions of 'minority-majority' ethnic groups: by 2010 the State will have no ethnic majority, and that expectations for police services will change accordingly. Tables, graphs, and 41 references. (Author abstract modified)