NCJ Number
6501
Journal
International Review of Criminal Policy Issue: 25 Dated: (1967) Pages: 47-55
Date Published
1967
Length
9 pages
Annotation
USE OF A TIME STUDY AND SOCIAL ACCOUNTING METHODS TO DETERMINE THE COST OF CRIME DETECTION AND PREVENTION.
Abstract
THE LARGEST PROBLEM IN SETTING UP THE SURVEY WAS MAKING AN ACCURATE CATEGORIZATION OF THE TYPES OF WORK DONE BY POLICE OFFICERS. THE SURVEY CONCLUDED THAT CRIME AND TRAFFIC WORK ACCOUNT FOR MORE THAN HALF AN OFFICER'S TIME.