NCJ Number
44178
Date Published
1977
Length
174 pages
Annotation
THE SHORTCOMINGS IN THE GOVERNMENT'S EFFORTS TO PROVIDE VISITOR PROTECTION SERVICES AT FEDERAL RECREATION AREAS ARE DESCRIBED.
Abstract
VISITOR PROTECTION OFFERED BY NUMEROUS FEDERAL AGENCIES HAS BEEN INCONSISTENT BECAUSE OF INADEQUATE LEGAL AUTHORITY AND WEAKNESSES IN LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS. LEGISLATION IS NEEDED TO PROVIDE CLEAR AND ADEQUATE LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY. EXISTING LAW ENFORCEMENT PROGRAMS CAN BE IMPROVED IN SUCH AREAS AS TRAINING OF PERSONNEL, CRIME REPORTING SYSTEMS, AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH LOCAL POLICE AGENCIES. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED).