What Will Be the Impact of Automated Vehicle Locators (AVL) and AVL Technology on the Management of Patrol Services in a Large Law Enforcement Agency by the Year 2001?

• NCJ Number: 157087
• Author(s): J W Gibson
• Date Published: 1995
• Length: 114 pages
• Sponsoring Agency: California Cmssn on Peace Officer Standards and Training
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; NCJRS Photocopy Services; POST Media Distribution Ctr
• Publication Type: Survey
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This study examines the future impacts of the emerging Automated Vehicle Locator (AVL) technology, with emphasis on the police management issues the technology involves.

Abstract

The analysis focuses on the current status of the technology, as well as future trends and events as identified through a modified Delphi process. The research and forecasting are used to develop scenarios, a strategic plan, and a transition management plan designed to create a process that allows for successful implementation of AVL systems. The study recommends maximum employee involvement to reduce employee fear and sabotage. Other recommended actions include tight security to prevent unlawful access for criminal purposes and ongoing training. In addition, managers must avoid overdependence on the available information and must not replace the first-line supervisor with a computer. Figures, tables, reference notes, and 10 references