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EXPLORER SCOUTS TODAY, POLICE OFFICERS TOMORROW

NCJ Number
4653
Journal
Law and Order Volume: 20 Issue: 2 Dated: (FEBRUARY 1972) Pages: 51 & 57
Author(s)
O A LANDDECK
Date Published
1972
Length
2 pages
Annotation
PROGRAM IN NEW MEXICO WHICH ESTABLISHED A LAW ENFORCEMENT BOY SCOUT POST AND TRAINED PARTICIPANTS TO ASSIST THE POLICE.
Abstract
THE CLIMAX OF THIS PROJECT WAS THE INAUGURATION OF A RIDE-ALONG PROGRAM FOR SCOUTS WHO RECEIVED THE MOST TRAINING AND WHO DEMONSTRATED THE HIGHEST PROFICIENCY. IT SUCCEEDED IN INCREASING PATROL EFFICIENCY AND IN INTERESTING MANY YOUNG PEOPLE IN POLICE CAREERS.