Remarks by the Honorable James K. Stewart, to the Police Executive Research Forum Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. on May 17, 1988

• NCJ Number: 113999
• Author(s): J K Stewart
• Date Published: 1988
• Length: 13 pages
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; NCJRS Photocopy Services
• Publication Type: Presentation
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

The director of the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) discusses the need for basic research in law enforcement management.

Abstract

Criminal justice research is being neglected, putting domestic defense in jeopardy. Public safety research receives the least money committed to research by the Federal Government. The Federal budget for fiscal year 1988 identified only $19 million for research on crime and justice. This shortsightedness has led to a new National Institute of Justice research program proposal to track and forecast drug use trends. To date, 14 cities are participating in the program, but more money and more research efforts are needed to fight drug dealers and drug users. It is also important to find a way for police to use less lethal weapons. Nationwide, police forces need to be able to control law breakers without killing them. Groups such as the Police Executive Research Forum can lead the way in making the public aware of the need for criminal justice research.