'Pledging the Police': A Study of Selected Aspects of Recruit Socialization in a Large, Urban Police Department.
Abstract
The report examines empirically and experientially the process of becoming a policeman. Specifically, the study documents attitude changes reported by police recruits as they moved through the series of experiences and adventures associated with their early careers. Questionnaires were administered longitudinally and cross-sectionally to police officers in a large, urban police department. The questionnaires focused upon the motivation, commitment and satisfaction of patrolmen. Viewed through the 'expectancy theory' perspective, these attitudes represent linkages by which people connect themselves to their employing organization. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0751622
Entities
People
- John Van Maanen
Organizations
- University of California, Irvine