What Is the Future of Police Management Employee Relations in California by the Year 2000

• NCJ Number: 112099
• Author(s): L J Pollack
• Date Published: 1988
• Length: 97 pages
• Corporate Author: California Cmssn on Peace Officer Standards and Training
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; NCJRS Photocopy Services; POST Media Distribution Ctr
• Publication Type: Report (Study/Research)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This study examined the history of the police labor movement, using the 1987 League of California Cities Benchmark Survey to determine how police jurisdictions are represented today.

Abstract

The study used a cross section of professionals to assist in developing trends and events that impact on the issue of police labor relations in California. Three future scenarios were constructed, using information from a cross-impact analysis, to show possible alternatives if certain trends and events occurred. The first and most promising strategy involved development of a State school of labor relations. The second dealt with creation within police jurisdiction of a labor-management committee to provide a framework in which labor and management would work cooperatively to discuss and resolve day-to-day issues. Finally, a strategic plan would be implemented to transform the concept of a labor management committee into reality within police jurisdiction. Tables, charts, and 35 references. (Author abstract modified)