MUNICIPAL SYSTEM FOR IMPROVING LOCAL POLICE

• NCJ Number: 35939
• Journal: Journal of Police Science and Administration Volume: 4 Issue: 2 Dated: (JUNE 1976) Pages: 217-222
• Author(s): J E ANGELL; F HAGEDORN
• Date Published: 1976
• Length: 6 pages
• Corporate Author: Northwestern University
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

A CHANGE MODEL IS PROPOSED WHICH PROVIDES A STRUCTURE TO ALLEVIATE THE OBSTACLES FREQUENTLY ENCOUNTERED BY A MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATOR WHO ATTEMPTS TO EFFECT CHANGES IN HIS POLICE AGENCY.

Abstract

POOR COMMUNICATIONS, LACK OF COORDINATED PLANNING, AND SELF-INTEREST ARE SAID TO HAMPER POLICE CHANGE MANDATED BY MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATIONS. A MODEL IS PROPOSED IN WHICH POLICE CHANGE COMPONENTS (PLANNING, TRAINING, AND INSPECTIONS) ARE PART OF THE CITY-WIDE SYSTEM FOR CHANGE. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)