Summary a Although Most Activities Taking Place Within Police Departments Involve Patrol

Summary A
Although most activities taking place within police departments involve patrol operations, detective operations and investigations play a major role. In many police departments, patrol officers are responsible for conducting preliminary investigations of incidents. The MCI method involves more active investigation by patrol officers as well as the identification of solvability factors that determine whether or not further efforts should be made to investigate the crime. Immediate implementation of the MCI method will allow your patrol officers and detectives to be more effective and efficient. There may be some unhappy personnel to begin with but this will pass.
To learn more about the various responsibilities and duties of law enforcement detectives, see "Alternatives to Retroactive Investigation of Past Crimes by Detectives."
Summary B
Although most activities taking place within police departments involve patrol operations, detective operations and investigations play a major role. In many police departments, patrol officers are responsible for conducting preliminary investigations of incidents. The MCI method involves more active investigation by patrol officers as well as the identification of solvability factors that determine whether or not further efforts should be made to investigate the crime. While immediate implementation of the MCI method will allow your patrol officers and detectives to be more effective and efficient, it will be more beneficial to take the six months to plan how to implement the program. Your patrol officers and detectives need to know that they will get the training necessary to do a good job.
To learn more about the various responsibilities and duties of law enforcement detectives, see "Alternatives to Retroactive Investigation of Past Crimes by Detectives."
At the planning meeting, you inform your senior staff of the impending changes. Together, you assign members to the committee that will be in charge of the implementation process, including outlining the overall plan, assigning staff to the appropriate trainings, and selecting the person to fill the supervisory position. They all agree that a public forum should be held to let Palmer Lake citizens know about the changes they can expect from their department.
-What agency funded the study that recommended the MCI method for investigating crimes?

A) the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
B) the National Institute of Justice
C) the Department of Homeland Security
D) the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center