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WELL-TRAINED, UNIVERSITY POLICE OFFICER - FACT OR FICTION?

NCJ Number
26334
Journal
Texas Police Journal Volume: 23 Issue: 6 Dated: (JULY 1975) Pages: 12-16,18-19
Author(s)
J C WEBB JR
Date Published
1975
Length
7 pages
Annotation
THE TRAINING, OPERATIONS, ADMINISTRATION AND PROFESSIONALIZATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM POLICE IS DESCRIBED; THE SYSTEM'S EFFORTS TO UPGRADE AND PROFESSIONALIZE THE CAMPUS 'COP' STEROTYPE IS EMPHASIZED.
Abstract
MOST OF THE SYSTEM POLICE OFFICERS HAVE STATUS AS COMMISSIONED STATE PEACE OFFICERS. THE SYSTEM POLICE ACADEMY'S 428 HOUR BASIC TRAINING CURRICULUM IS DESCRIBED.