NCJ Number
152182
Date Published
1994
Length
130 pages
Annotation
The implementation of community policing is predicated on adequate training to facilitate the necessary organizational and operational changes in police agencies; therefore, the extent of community policing training in the State of Washington was assessed and compared to other States based on qualitative observations of training sessions, interviews with training instructors, and written surveys.
Abstract
Regression analysis techniques were employed to analyze training outcomes. Specifically, student perceptions of community policing principles and the impact of training on the implementation of community policing were assessed. In addition, the extent to which students believed their careers would be enhanced due to training was explored. Findings indicated that existing community policing training across the United States is generally inadequate, that students in Washington believe such training is relevant and potentially career-enhancing, and that the community policing training program in Washington may serve as a potential model for other States. Appendixes contain detailed data on the evaluation of community policing training.