NCJ Number
106045
Journal
Journal of the Forensic Science Society Volume: 27 Issue: 2 Dated: (March-April 1987) Pages: 69-72
Date Published
1987
Length
4 pages
Annotation
Police effectiveness and productivity is a major issue in Great Britain.
Abstract
The central government in Britain has emphasized the movement of police officers back to operational duties when economy is necessary and when increased expectations are made of police. Forces are now sharing a pooled experience, especially where computer equipment on major crime is available from one force to another. Videos and new technology are being used in training. Calls for service in nonenforcement situations, however, will continue to be answered even though economy would indicate diversion of such requests to other agencies. Consultants and commercial crime watches help police with free information. Alternative methods of reporting incidents are now being studied and tried. 1 reference.