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ROLE AND FUTURE OF THE POLICE IN THE FIELD OF CRIME PREVENTION

NCJ Number
9790
Author(s)
ANON
Date Published
Unknown
Length
30 pages
Annotation
FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS POLICE SHOULD ASPIRE TO BE AN INSTITUTION FOR CRIME PREVENTION AND SHOULD BE KNOWN AND RECOGNIZED AS SUCH BY THE PUBLIC.
Abstract
THE REPORT STRESSES THAT IT IS NECESSARY TO DEFINE AND LAY THE FOUNDATIONS OF MODERN POLICE TECHNIQUES IN CRIME PREVENTION. THE PRESENT ROLE OF THE POLICE IN SEVERAL COUNTRIES IS ALSO DISCUSSED. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)