NCJ Number
107548
Date Published
1987
Length
24 pages
Annotation
This progress report on Boston Police Commissioner Francis M. Roache's first 2 years focuses on community policing, training, and equipment modernization.
Abstract
The report describes the six new police stations in the neighborhoods which have been completed or are under construction, along with new deployment plans based on differential response. Also covered are police programs for youth, handgun control efforts, and crime watches. Aggressive minority hiring practices and the improvement of training programs are discussed. The section on technological advances addresses the 911 system, fleet management, and new investigative tools to aid ballistics and fingerprint identification. The report provides information on police services, professional standards, awards, and organization. Charts and photographs.