NCJ Number
11136
Date Published
1973
Length
29 pages
Annotation
SUGGESTIONS FOR A THREE TRACK POLICE CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WHICH EMBRACES PROFESSIONAL POLICE MANAGERS, LINE OFFICERS AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES.
Abstract
THE AUTHOR DISCUSSES THE PROBLEMS AND CRITICISMS OF THE CURRENT TWO TRACK POLICE SYSTEM. HE PROPOSES A CONCENTRATED EFFORT TO IMPLEMENT A PRACTICAL THREE TRACK CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM BOTH IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE USE OF POLICE RESOURCES AND TO AID IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONALIZATION. A DEPARTMENTAL CAREER DEVELOPMENT UNIT IS SUGGESTED TO ANALYZE PRESENT AND FUTURE CAREER STEPS, MAKE NECESSARY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CHANGE, AND INSURE CONTINUING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM. THE AUTHOR PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS IN EACH TRACK AND OUTLINES PERSONNEL SELECTION, COUNSELING AND ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES.