WHAT IMPACT WILL THE CHRONICLING OF POLICE ACTIVITIES BY PRIVATE CITIZENS HAVE ON POLICE OPERATIONS IN A LARGE URBAN AREA BY THE YEAR 2002?

• NCJ Number: 147756
• Author(s): D Gascon
• Date Published: 1993
• Length: 103 pages
• Sponsoring Agency: California Cmssn on Peace Officer Standards and Training
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/; NCJRS Photocopy Services; POST Media Distribution Ctr
• Publication Type: Issue Overview
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

This is a futures study of the impact on police operations of civilian chronicling of police activities.

Abstract

The author identifies five trends and five events that he believes will influence the civilian chronicling of police activities. In this connection, he emphasizes the need for written policy and proper training for officers. Study findings suggest that the technology will continue to evolve, as will increased scrutiny by the public, requiring crisis management strategies that will mitigate the impact of this development. Bibliography, graphics, endnotes