NCJ Number
31840
Journal
Journal of Social Issues Volume: 31 Issue: 1 Dated: (WINTER 1975) Pages: 107-114
Date Published
1975
Length
8 pages
Annotation
A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, GOALS, AND RESULTS OF THIS SEATTLE POLICE DEPARTMENT GROUP TRAINING PROGRAM IN HUMAN RELATIONS.
Abstract
THIS PROGRAM WAS CONDUCTED IN A LABORATORY TRAINING SETTING. A GROUP OF 41 PATROLMEN AND 7 SERGEANTS PARTICIPATED. THE LABORATORY DESIGN PROVIDED BRIEF THEORY SESSIONS TWO TO THREE TIMES A DAY DURING THE FIVEDAY TRAINING EXPERIENCE AND AMPLE DISCUSSION OPPORTUNITIES WHILE PARTICIPATING IN SPECIFIC TASKS DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE THEORY APPLICATION TO THE ROLE OF POLICE OFFICER. DURING THE TRAINING SESSION, TRAINEES WERE RECALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY TO HELP WITH A RACE RIOT. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE TRAINEES DISPLAYED SENSITIVE RESPONSES TO FELLOW OFFICERS AND CITIZENS IN COOLING THE TEMPERS OF INDIVIDUALS ENGAGED IN CONFRONTATION. THE PROGRAM WAS CONSIDERED A SUCCESS, AND THESE METHODS HAVE BEEN INTEGRATED INTO THE SEATTLE POLICE TRAINING PROGRAM.