NCJ Number
39927
Journal
COUNTY NEWS Dated: (APRIL 19, 1976)
Date Published
1976
Length
2 pages
Annotation
ARTICLE CONTENDS THAT COUNTY GOVERNMENT ARE IN POSITIONS THAT MAKE THEM INSTRUMENTAL IN INTEGRATING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES TOWARD MORE COST EFFECTIVE, IMPROVE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SERVICES.
Abstract
THE AUTHOR SUGGESTS THAT COUNTIES CAN HELP IMPROVE SUPPORT SERVICES FOR SMALLER MUNICIPAL DEPARTMENTS, ENCOURAGE MERGERS OF POLICE UNITS, AND PROVIDE POLICE SERVICE FOR FRINGE AREAS NOT COVERED BY MUNICIPAL FORCES. ALSO PROPOSED IS COUNTY LEADERSHIP TOWARD THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGIONAL OR MULTICOUNTY JAILS. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)...KAP