Crime control and the police role in society Broadmeadows, 1982

This survey was carried out in order to provide information about community needs and expectations of the police with a view to assisting future police planning. Topics covered include: causes of crime, the role of parents in the control of their children, television as an influence on behaviour, punishment as a deterrent, legalisation of marijuana, perceptions of the police, the role of the police in the community, women in police patrols, community crime control, community respect for the police, police performance, safety of the neighbourhood, arming of police, enforcement of laws against prostitution, gambling and pornography, the role of courts, and crime prevention. Demographic variables include sex, age, education, marital status, number of children, size of household, language of household, home ownership, birthplace of father, employment status, occupation, and previous contact with the police and the courts.