NCJ Number
31994
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 45 Issue: 2 Dated: (FEBRUARY 1976) Pages: 16-20
Date Published
1976
Length
5 pages
Annotation
DESCRIPTION OF A PUBLIC RELATIONS PROGRAM EMPLOYED BY THE SEATTLE POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PROMOTE POSITIVE INTERACTION BETWEEN CITIZENS AND POLICE.
Abstract
POLICE OFFICERS ASSIGNED TO THE PIONEER SQUARE SECTION OF SEATTLE WERE ISSUED 1910 STYLE UNIFORMS TO WEAR DURING THE PEAK TOURIST SEASON. A MARKED INCREASE IN PUBLIC COOPERATION AND RESPONSE WAS OBSERVED WITH NO LOSS IN PATROL EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY.