NCJ Number
16151
Journal
Police Chief Volume: 41 Issue: 12 Dated: (DECEMBER 1974) Pages: 54-56
Date Published
1974
Length
3 pages
Annotation
ADVOCATES FOOTPATROLS BOTH AS A CRIME PREVENTION TOOL AND AS A POLICE-COMMUNITY BRIDGE, ALONG WITH PARK AND WALK POLICIES FOR MOTORIZED PATROLS.
Abstract
THE MAJOR ADVANTAGE OF THE FOOT PATROL IN COMPARISON WITH THE MOTORIZED PATROL IS SAID TO BE THE PATROLMAN'S CAPACITY TO SEE MORE WITHOUT BEING CONSPICUOUS. AN ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGE OF FOOT PATROLS IS SEEN TO BE INCREASED INTERACTION WITH THE PUBLIC. CITIZENS APPROACHED OFFICERS WITH INFORMATION AND NONCRIMINAL COMPLAINTS, THUS ENHANCING THE OFFICER'S ROLE AS A SERVANT TO THE PUBLIC. A REDUCTION IN CRIME WAS CORRELATED WITH THE INITIATION OF FOOTPATROLS.