NCJ Number
130109
Journal
Police Studies Volume: 13 Issue: 4 Dated: special issue (Winter 1990) Pages: 157-167
Date Published
1990
Length
11 pages
Annotation
Public citizens and police officers in Taipei County, Taiwan, were surveyed to determine the effects of a police crackdown program and police-community program on the crime rate and the fear of crime. The study develops a systematic approach to policing that considers the needs of the public, the officer, and the community as a whole.
Abstract
The results indicate a large gap between the needs of the public and their perception of the role and function of police officers. Key variables of public satisfaction with police relate to police-community programs, the justice with which the law is enforced, and the evaluation of police contributions. The most significant finding is that, although the crime rate decreased, the fear of crime increased. Recommendations for reversing this trend include the development of a systematic approach to police operations, a systematic orientation for police-community programming, and a police department research unit. 7 tables and 19 references (Author abstract modified)