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POLICE ADMINISTRATION. 3D ED.

NCJ Number
4512
Author(s)
O W WILSON; R C MCLAREN
Date Published
1972
Length
742 pages
Annotation
COMPREHENSIVE TEXT FOR POLICE EXECUTIVES COVERING POLICE RESPONSIBILITIES, ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT, OPERATIONS AND TECHNICAL SERVICES.
Abstract
CHAPTER TOPICS INCLUDE AREAS OF BOTH LONG AND SHORT RANGE CONCERN TO THE POLICE ADMINISTRATOR. THE EFFICIENT UTILIZATION OF POLICE RESOURCES IS TREATED IN DETAIL AS ARE PROBLEMS OF REGIONAL COOPERATION, COMMUNITY RELATIONS, CRIME DETECTION, AND INTEGRATION OF TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES. THE APPENDIXES INCLUDE MODERN REPORT FORMS AND A DISCUSSION OF THE CHICAGO POLICE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. STUDY GUIDE TO ACCOMPANY THIS DOCUMENT IS NCJ-012797.