NCJ Number
37152
Date Published
1976
Length
40 pages
Annotation
A NARRATIVE SUMMARY OF THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE FORT WORTH POLICE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION, SUPPLEMENTED BY PHOTOGRAPHS OF DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES, BROCHURES, AND PUBLIC RELATIONS ADVERTISEMENTS.
Abstract
POLICE COMMUNITY SERVICES EFFORTS IN FORT WORTH HAVE COVERED A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. THIS REPORT DIVIDES THESE ACTIVITIES INTO EIGHT CLASSIFICATIONS TO PROVIDE COHERENCE AND CONTINUITY. THESE CATEGORIES ARE: POLICE SERVICE AND INFORMATION CENTERS, CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT THROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES, PUBLIC INFORMATION EDUCATION, SOCIAL SERVICES REFERRALS, YOUTH ACTIVITIES, PUBLIC SCHOOL LIAISON PROGRAM, MASS MEDIA LIAISON, AND STAFF TRAINING. SPECIFIC PROGRAMS OF THE DIVISION INCLUDE A COURSE IN SELF PROTECTION FOR WOMEN, CHILD WELFARE COORDINATION ACTIVITIES, POLICE SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS, AND SOFTBALL TEAMS FOR YOUTHS. INFORMATION ON THE DIVISION ORGANIZATION AND PERSONNEL IS PROVIDED AS WELL.