How Can Police Officers Help in the Control and Prevention of Delinquency?
By learning the trouble spots on his/her own post, or in his/her own community. These are places where the atmosphere is obviously unhealthy for children, or where troublemakers make a practice of congregating. Warn children to stay away from such places and notify their parents if such warnings are ignored. Equally important, enforce the statues pertaining to the frequenting of such places by minors so that their protection will be imbued with respect for the law, and cooperate with the community in protecting the welfare of its children.
Visit as frequently as possible places of recreation where large groups of children are frequently found, such as skating rinks, teen centers, pool halls, bowling alleys, etc., to make sure that decent standards of behavior prevail.
Who Can Visit a Juvenile in Confinement?
Every juvenile, while in confinement, shall be allowed visits from his/her parents or legal guardian, attorney, minister, school counselor, or other professional involved with his/her welfare.
If, on your tour of duty, any question regarding pursuit, arrest or disposition of a case confronts you which have not been dealt with adequately, please call the commander of the Youth Services Section or the watch commander for advice. However, if unable to call, rely on common sense to bring the situation to a successful conclusion and complete a report for the youth services section.
May the Youth Services Section Police Officers Settle Cases in the Police Department Building without Court Action?
Yes, if the case is not of a serious nature, the youth services section has the authority to settle it by dismissing it, warning a juvenile, or referring it to the offender’s parents or a recognized social agency.
Updated February 1, 2019