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NCJ 162931
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| Title:
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Texas Tech Police Bicycle Patrol: Encounter With a Uniform
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| Journal:
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Campus Law Enforcement Journal Volume:25 Issue:6 Dated:(November/December 1995) Pages:26-28
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| Author(s):
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C Rutherford-Black ; S Khan
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| Publication Date:
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1995 |
| Pages:
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3 |
| Type:
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Program/project evaluations |
| Origin:
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United States |
| Language:
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English |
| Annotation:
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A bicycle patrol program was initiated at Texas Tech University's Lubbock campus in 1993, and campus police officer satisfaction with their uniforms during the first year of program operation was assessed. |
| Abstract:
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Uniforms consisted of a shirt, shorts, pants, gloves, helmet, and occasionally a jacket. Campus police officers were allocated three summer uniforms and one winter uniform. Questionnaires were administered to six police patrol officers at 3-month, 6-month, and 9-month intervals to obtain data on satisfaction with uniforms. After 12 months, a followup interview was conducted with a captain in the Department of Police Services Bicycle Program. Campus police officers found the bicycle uniforms comfortable, wrinkle-resistant, machine-washable, practical, and functional but identified problems related to absorbency and durability. Although garment design was rated high overall, specific fit problems were cited. A particular concern was the need for uniforms that were flexible enough to accommodate temperature differences between early morning and afternoon. The department captain indicated that a uniform was most important in maintaining a good self-image and in eliciting an appropriate public reaction to bicycle officers. The need to balance comfort and functionality with visibility and professionalism is emphasized. 4 references, 1 table, and 2 photographs |
| Main Term(s):
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Campus police |
| Index Term(s):
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Campus security ; Uniform clothing ; Bicycle patrol ; Police patrol ; Higher education ; Criminology ; Texas |
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