You have just taken over as commander of the juvenile unit of your police department. The chief tells you that the department needs to improve its image I the eyes of the public concerning juvenile matters. In the past, the department has been accused of harassing juveniles in the community and being too aggressive with juveniles. The officers in your department generally take a legalistic- or watchman - style approach to dealing with juveniles. The chief would like you to develop a plan to improve the image of the department as well as expand the services the department currently provided for juveniles.

a.What would you do in this case?

b.How would you try to get the message through to the juvenile that thee charges he is facing are serious?

c.What alternative steps or placements might you try at this point to handle the juvenile?