NCJ Number
9174
Journal
Law and Order Volume: 21 Issue: 1 Dated: (JANUARY 1973) Pages: 56-59
Date Published
1973
Length
4 pages
Annotation
DISCUSSION OF A TWO-WAY RADIO SYSTEM AND ADDITIONAL EFFORTS AT IMPROVING POLICE EFFECTIVENESS AND POLICECOMMUNITY RELATIONS IN SIMA VALLEY, CALIFORNIA.
Abstract
TO RESPOND EFFECTIVELY TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, THE COMMUNITY SAFETY AGENCY IMPLEMENTED A RADIO SYSTEM ENGINEERED BY GENERAL ELECTRIC. THIS COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE, WHICH OPERATES ON A SPECIAL FREQUENCY, PROVIDES SUPERVISORY CONTROL AT THE DISPATCHER'S STATION AND PERMITS PRIORITY TRANSMISSION OVER MOBILE UNITS. TO MAINTAIN A LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM AND GAIN SUPPORT OF THE YOUTH, THE AGENCY UTILIZES OFFICERS IN YOUTH AND COUNSELING PROGRAMS AND WORKS CLOSELY WITH SCHOOLS, WELFARE AND PROBATION AGENCIES, AND RECREATION DISTRICTS. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)