NCJ Number
17139
Date Published
1974
Length
49 pages
Annotation
AN EVALUATION STUDY ON THE FIRST YEAR OF THE LEXINGTON, KY, METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT'S POLICE TAKE HOME CAR PROGRAM.
Abstract
AS A RESULT OF THE PLAN'S IMPLEMENTATION, THE AUTHORS CONCLUDE THAT THE PUBLIC FEELS MORE SECURE. POLICE COMMUNITY RELATIONS HAVE IMPROVED. ROBBERY AND HOMICIDE RATES HAVE BEEN REDUCED. FLEET MAINTENANCE COSTS HAVE BEEN LOWERED AND OFF-DUTY PERSONNEL EMERGENCY RESPONSE TIME HAS BEEN REDUCED. DEPARTMENTAL INCENTIVE AND MORALE HAS INCREASED.