NCJ Number
34559
Date Published
1975
Length
9 pages
Annotation
EXAMINATION OF THE MAIN ELEMENTS OF TEAM POLICING IN RELATION TO THOSE FACTORS CAUSING JOB DISSATISFACTION WHICH POLICE UNIONS ATTEMPT TO ALLEVIATE OR ELIMINATE THROUGH THE MEANS OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING.
Abstract
OF THE FOUR FACTORS SINGLED OUT FOR EXAMINATION, THE AUTHOR CONCLUDES THAT TEAM POLICING WILL HAVE NO IMPACT ON THE INCREASE IN LAW AND ORDER DEMANDS ON THE POLICE OR ON PERCEIVED LOW REWARDS IN RELATION TO INCREASED DIFFICULTY. THE EFFECT ON PUBLIC HOSTILITY AND MANAGERIAL PERSONNEL PRACTICES SHOULD BE BENEFICIAL.