NCJ Number
10221
Journal
Police Research Bulletin Issue: 19 Dated: (SPRING 1972) Pages: 22-30
Date Published
1972
Length
9 pages
Annotation
THE METHODOLOGY EMPLOYED IN A 1969-71 POLICE SCIENTIFIC DEVELOPMENT BRANCH STUDY OF RURAL POLICING MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS IS OUTLINED.
Abstract
THE MANPOWER REQUIREMENT CALCULATION DERIVED IN THIS STUDY INVOLVED DETERMINING THE TASK ARRIVAL RATE AND FIXING A RESPONSE TIME CAPABILITY. THE ARTICLE POINTS OUT THAT, GENERALLY, THE DEVISED METHOD REQUIRED LESS MANPOWER THAN THE TRADITIONAL INDEPENDENT BEAT SYSTEM. STATISTICAL FINDINGS ARE INCLUDED.