NCJ Number
1389
Date Published
1970
Length
10 pages
Annotation
USE OF SOCIAL SERVICE CONSULTANTS OR SPECIALISTS IS SEEN AS BENEFITING POLICE OFFICERS, THE DEPARTMENT, THE COMMUNITY AND THE CITIZEN.
Abstract
VARIOUS METHODS FOR THE POLICE OFFICER TO CONTACT THE CORRECT PERSON OR AGENCY FOR REFERRAL TO MEDICAL, PERSONALITY, MARITAL, OR FAMILY PROBLEMS, ARE DESCRIBED. THESE SERVICES, ON A 24-HOUR A DAY, ON-THE-SCENE, BASIS ARE TENDING TO DISPEL THE IMAGE OF A POLICEMAN AS A HARDENED AND INSENSITIVE PERSON, AS WELL AS PROVIDING THE NECESSARY SERVICES. DANGERS OF THE SYSTEM ARE LISTED.