The program encouraged officers to be "highly visible" and use "creative and ingenious methods" to earn the trust of local civilians.

But I did encourage fellow officers to invest in the bank.

Officials said the Police Department would now redouble its efforts to encourage troubled officers to seek psychological counseling either within or outside the department.

It would also encourage chief officers of police to ensure proper training, motivation and supervision of the rank and file.

He figured an informal atmosphere encouraged younger officers to wander in and talk.

State prison officials say their efforts to encourage black and Hispanic officers to move to the North Country have largely failed.

Since the 1989 riots, the Miami police department has encouraged officers to walk the beat, rather than drive through streets in squad cars.

The department's study said this was evidence that training had encouraged officers to show restraint in the use of their weapons.

'Couldn't say, dear boy, but we do encourage young officers to think creatively.'

Ord went forward and encouraged other officers to support the regulars when they charged.