On the Front Lines: A Directory of Policing Programs in America's Cities

• NCJ Number: 139125
• Author(s): M Pingitore
• Date Published: 1992
• Length: 65 pages
• Grant Number(s): 91-IJ-CX-004
• Sponsoring Agency: National Institute of Justice (NIJ); US Dept of Justice NIJ Pub
• Corporate Author: United States Conference of Mayors
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; NCJRS Photocopy Services
• Publication Format: Document
• Publication Type: Directory
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

Based on mayors' identification of innovative policing programs that have been implemented in their cities, this directory presents 258 innovative policing programs and a general description of each program.

Abstract

General types of programs described pertain to training academies, auto theft prevention, community-based enforcement, community-oriented policing, community relations, diversion programs, drug abuse education, drug and crime task forces, drug and crime task forces, drug and crime enforcement, gang prevention and elimination, general crime prevention, improvements in police service and management, mascots, patrol services, police-assisted community enhancement, police-school partnerships, repeat offender programs, social services, traffic safety, and victim assistance. Programs included under the topic of "Other Programs" pertain to alcohol awareness/bartender licensing, a confrontation prevention squad, and a senior volunteer program. Each program lists a contact person.