NCJ Number
44169
Date Published
1977
Length
250 pages
Annotation
TRAINING MATERIALS FOR THE PATROL OFFICER IN THIS TEXT INCLUDE SECTIONS ON ADVANCED TOPICS, SUCH AS THE APPLICATION OF CRISIS INTERVENTION TECHNIQUES IN POLICE WORK.
Abstract
THE PROFESSION IS INTRODUCED BY A DISCUSSION OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS, CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND POLICE CORRUPTION. VARIOUS METHODS OF PATROL ARE DESCRIBED: FOOT AND CAR PATROL, POLICE HELICOPTERS, AND POLICE DOGS. PATROL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE CRIME PREVENTION, INVESTIGATION, TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT, AND CONFLICT MANAGEMENT; A SEPARATE SECTION DEALS WITH THE PROBLEM OF JUVENILE DELINQUENCY. PROFICIENCY AREAS THAT ARE COVERED DELINEATE METHODS IN TAKING PRISONERS INTO CUSTODY, SEARCHING PRISONERS, TRANSPORTING PRISONERS, SEARCHING CARS, STOPPING FELONY SUSPECTS, COURT PROCEDURES, AND RISK REDUCTION (E.G., MEETING THREATS OF DANGER, AMBUSH ATTACKS, AND AMBUSH COUNTERMEASURES).