NCJ Number
4974
Journal
FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin Volume: 41 Issue: 7 Dated: (JULY 1972) Pages: 8-11 & 28
Date Published
1972
Length
5 pages
Annotation
SPECIALLY TRAINED NEIGHBORHOOD POLICE PATROL UNIT UTILIZED BY THE ALBANY, N.Y., POLICE DEPARTMENT TO COMBAT CRIME IN A BLIGHTED SECTION OF THE CITY.
Abstract
OPERATING OUT OF AN INFORMAL, NEIGHBORHOOD STOREFRONT HEADQUARTERS, THE OFFICERS IN THIS SPECIAL UNIT MOUNTED A COMPREHENSIVE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION CAMPAIGN WITH EMPHASIS ON PROMOTING GOOD COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND INVOLVEMENT. WALKIE-TALKIES WERE USED EXTENSIVELY BY OFFICERS ON FOOT PATROL AND THOSE ON SCOOTERS TO COORDINATE THEIR ACTIVITIES IN HOUSING COMPLEXES. UNIT MEMBERS REGULARLY ATTENDED COMMUNITY MEETINGS, LUNCHEONS, AND SOCIAL EVENTS IN AN EFFORT TO DEVELOP RAPPORT WITH THE RESIDENTS.