NCJ Number
40809
Journal
Law and Order Volume: 25 Issue: 4 Dated: (APRIL 1977) Pages: 52-54,56
Date Published
1977
Length
3 pages
Annotation
THE GOALS, CONTENT, AND BENEFITS OF A UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE ENTITLED 'MEMORY TRAINING FOR POLICE' ARE DISCUSSED.
Abstract
THIS COURSE, WHICH LASTS FOR SEVEN CLASS SESSIONS, TEACHES LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL TO UTILIZE MNEMONIC TECHNIQUES TO IMPROVE THEIR MEMORIES. MANY OF THE TECHNIQUES ARE BASED ON THE USE OF MENTAL IMAGERY TO ASSIST IN FORMING ASSOCIATIONS. THE ACTUAL CONTENT OF THE COURSE INCLUDES A DESCRIPTION OF SIX DIFFERENT MNEMONIC TECHNIQUES ALONG WITH NUMEROUS PRACTICE SESSIONS ALLOWING STUDENTS TO APPLY THE TECHNIQUES TO LAW ENFORCEMENT SITUATIONS. EACH OF THE TECHNIQUES IS BRIEFLY DESCRIBED IN THE ARTICLE. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)...DMC