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Examination of the Community Patrol Officer Program (CPOP) in New York City

NCJ Number
124021
Author(s)
J E McElroy; C A Cosgrove; S Sadd
Date Published
1989
Length
316 pages
Annotation
A program designed to promote collaborative, problemsolving efforts between the police and neighborhood residents in New York City was analyzed to determine its impacts and needs for further support or modification.
Abstract
The Community Patrol Officer Program (CPOP) was introduced in 1984 as a special demonstration program within the Patrol Services Bureau and was gradually established in all precincts. In each precinct, the CPOP unit was a group of selected officers performing the functions of planning, problemsolving, community organization, and information link under the direction of a supervising sergeant. Information gathered from police personnel, citizens, and other sources starting in 1986 indicated that the program achieved significant benefits when done well and that actions to support and strengthen the program can improve the overall performance of the community patrol officers. Tables and footnotes.

Corporate Author
Vera Institute of Justice
Address

233 Broadway, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10279, United States

Publication Format
Document
Publication Type
Program/Project Evaluation
Language
English
Country
United States of America
Note
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