The Collier Country (Florida) Sheriff's Office has initiated a voluntary career development program for law enforcement and corrections officers holding ranks of lieutenant and below. The career development program is implemented through a systems approach that integrates career planning and individual assessment with performance evaluation,…

This pamphlet is designed to aid students of law enforcement as they participate in the "Street Law" seminar that pairs students of law enforcement with residents of correctional institutions. The clinical program allows future law enforcement workers to apply their legal knowledge and skills in confronting legal issues and problems in…

The mission of the College Safety & Security Department (SSD) at Johnson County Community College is to help provide and maintain an atmosphere that enhances the educational process and fulfills the total mission of the college. Services provided by the SSD include assisting car owners locked out of their vehicles, escorting persons, and…

This report defines domestic violence as a method of maintaining control through the use of force. An historical perspective is presented which describes the many centuries during which men legally wielded absolute power over their wives and children, who were considered to be chattel of the husband. Different hypotheses suggest various causal…

This report explores the effects of "DARE To Resist Drugs and Violence" program on students' knowledge regarding drugs and alcohol and their attitudes toward authority figures (i.e., teachers and law enforcement officers) involved in the program. Project DARE was presented in 10 consecutive lessons (two days per week for five weeks) to…

In today's litigious climate, it is imperative that those with responsibility for safety on college campuses know the basic legal parameters regarding crime on campus and take positive steps to help eliminate the problem. This book examines the legal parameters concerning all aspects of crime on campus and provides a background and framework in…

The goal of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) Program is to prevent drug abuse among school children, by targeting children at an age (K-6) when they are most receptive to drug prevention education and before they are likely to have been led by their peers to experiment with tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. Project DARE seeks to prevent…

This document contains the proceedings from a conference of state and local narcotics enforcement officials from 24 states and 14 city agencies. Statements from three members of the Select Committee on Narcotics are followed by discussions involving committee members, attendees from state and local agencies, and participants from several federal…

This Developing a Curriculum (DACUM) chart lists the duties of patrol officers, along with the knowledge required, the traits and attitudes needed, and the tools and equipment used. Information on law enforcement occupations includes the types of administrative, patrol, law enforcement, community service, and personal development tasks inherent in…

The Task Force to Develop Standards and Goals for Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention was initiated in the Spring of 1975 by the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration (LEAA) of the U.S. Department of Justice. The efforts of this task force resulted in nine reports, each one dealing with one aspect of the Juvenile Justice System. This…

The 140-item bibliography highlights available literature on crime and the administration of criminal justice in rural America, published between 1921 and 1979 (primarily in the 1970's). The 31 citations in Chapter 1, "Rural Crime: Nature and Extent," deal with incidence rates, contributing factors, offender studies, and crimes unique to…

This report addresses the need for policy change in rape cases and suggests ways in which the prosecutor can encourage reporting of rape, more sensitive treatment of victims, and more rape trials and convictions. Standardized reporting forms listing all elements necessary for successful prosecution should be developed for both police and court…

Restitution programs have been organized in many areas of the country to make juvenile offenders more accountable for their criminal behavior, more aware of the consequences to themselves, their victims, and the community, and thus, less likely to continue committing crimes. The programs also provide direct compensation for victims of crime.…

This textbook is designed to satisfy the linguistic needs of law enforcement personnel in the United States who deal with Spanish-speaking communities. The text is adaptable to individualized and self-paced programs. The material stresses career-oriented, "need-to-know" Spanish, relevant cultural awareness materials, practical role-playing…

This manual is designed for use by law enforcement agencies during the conduct of training in connection with the Uniform Alcoholism and Intoxication Treatment Act. The suggested training program comprises six hours of instruction address, in addition to a short introduction to the overall course. The major topical areas are: (1) Course Outline;…