NCJ Number
3113
Journal
Police Chief Volume: 36 Issue: 2 Dated: (FEBRUARY 1969) Pages: 28-30
Date Published
1969
Length
3 pages
Annotation
THE REQUIREMENT THAT A MISDEMEANOR BE COMMITTED IN THE PRESENCE OF THE ARRESTING OFFICER IMPEDES THE USE OF AIRCRAFT TO FURNISH DATA TO GROUND OFFICERS FOR ARRESTS.
Abstract
THE PROBLEMS HAVE ARISEN PRIMARILY IN THE FIELD OF TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT. THE AUTHOR RECOMMENDS THE ENACTMENT OF LEGISLATION WHICH WOULD PERMIT GROUND OFFICERS TO ARREST TRAFFIC VIOLATORS BASED ON INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM AN OFFICER IN AN AIRCRAFT WHO OBSERVED THE VIOLATION. (AUTHOR MODIFIED)