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POLICE DISCIPLINARY SYSTEMS

NCJ Number
3197
Journal
Police Chief Volume: 39 Issue: 5 Dated: (MAY 1972) Pages: 52-56
Author(s)
R R DEMPSEY
Date Published
1972
Length
5 pages
Annotation
SURVEY OF METHODS OF RECORDING, PROCESSING AND EVALUATING COMPLAINTS AGAINST POLICE.
Abstract
CIVILIAN COMPLAINT REVIEW BOARDS AS WELL AS POLICEADMINISTERED SYSTEMS ARE DISCUSSED. THE PROCEDURES, SANCTIONS AND RESULTS OF THE VARIOUS METHODS ARE NOTED. THE AUTHOR INCLUDES A SUMMARY OF THE LEGAL FOUNDATIONS FOR DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS AND THE EFFECTS OF RECENT COURT DECISIONS.