ATTITUDINAL TESTING - A TOOL FOR EFFECTIVE LAW ENFORCEMENT MANAGEMENT

• NCJ Number: 40967
• Journal: Journal of Police Science and Administration Volume: 5 Issue: 1 Dated: (MARCH 1977) Pages: 74-78
• Author(s): R E MAGNUS; J W WITT; A GOMEZ
• Date Published: 1977
• Length: 5 pages
• Corporate Author: International Assoc of Chiefs of Police; Northwestern University
• Publication Format: Article
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

THIS ARTICLE REPORTS THE RESULTS OF A STUDY TO DETERMINE THE VALIDITY OF A WRITTEN INSTRUMENT THAT SURVEYS THE ATTITUDES OF POLICE OFFICERS TOWARD THEIR CAREERS.

Abstract

THE QUESTIONNAIRE WAS DEVELOPED BY THE MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL'S CENTER FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCY ORGANIZATION AND MINORITY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. THE GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE INSTRUMENT WAS TO OBTAIN INFORMATION WHICH COULD BE UTILIZED TO PRESENT A REALISTIC PROFILE OF THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT CAREER AND TO PROVIDE SPECIFIC FEEDBACK THAT COULD BE USEFUL FOR MANAGERIAL IMPROVEMENT. THE QUESTIONNAIRE WAS DISTRIBUTED TO SWORN PERSONNEL OF THE LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO, POLICE DEPARTMENT DURING MARCH 1975. THE RESULTING DATA IS PRESENTED IN BOTH NARRATIVE AND TABULAR FORM IN THE ARTICLE. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)...KAP