NCJ Number
41533
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 46 Issue: 5 Dated: (MAY 1977) Pages: 3-9
Date Published
1977
Length
7 pages
Annotation
THIS ARTICLE DISCUSSES SOME OF THE MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED PERSONS WITH WHICH THE POLICE OFFICER MAY COME INTO CONTACT DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS DUTIES.
Abstract
STRESSED IS THE FACT THAT, BY BEING AWARE OF SOME OF THE VISUAL CLUES AND HAVING BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON CAUSES AND CONDITIONS, THE POLICE OFFICER WILL BETTER BE ABLE TO TRANSLATE AND INTERPRET THE CONDITION TO AN IGNORANT OR SUSPICIOUS PUBLIC AND/OR PROVIDE THE NEEDED ASSISTANCE.