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Article: Policy and procedure manuals: A Didactic model for law enforcement administrators
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- January 1, 2002
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CopyrightCopyright National Sheriff's Association Jan/Feb 2002. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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Accountability is central to today's law enforcement organization. From citizen review boards to internal affairs investigations, accountability factors into the law enforcement organization's efforts to improve crime control, law enforcement standards and public service. Accountability is explicitly conveyed through certain tools and resources, including training and education, as well as through effective communication.
A policy and procedure manual is one particular tool that has been the cornerstone of effective communication between the employer and employee regarding the organization's goals and operations. And with the discretionary nature of law enforcement work, officers are often ...