An Analysis of Factors Affecting the Implementation of Small Municipal Police Agencies: An Open-Systems Approach

This manuscript reviews the factors that may affect the decision by local government leaders, particularly in small municipalities, when determining whether or not to implement a police department. Although this paper is based on research conducted within a small Florida municipality, it is useful i...

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1. VerfasserIn: Wolf, Ross (VerfasserIn)
Beteiligte: Korosec, Ronnie ; Goltz, Jeffrey W.
Medienart: Elektronisch Aufsatz
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: 2008
In: American journal of criminal justice
Jahr: 2008, Band: 33, Heft: 2, Seiten: 177-192
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Policing
Open systems
Service contracting
Law Enforcement
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Zusammenfassung:This manuscript reviews the factors that may affect the decision by local government leaders, particularly in small municipalities, when determining whether or not to implement a police department. Although this paper is based on research conducted within a small Florida municipality, it is useful in suggesting what geographical, political, and environmental factors may be considered within an open-systems approach in an effort to guide decision makers through the many intricate and subtle issues that affect the level of policing services. Case study examples are provided through text boxes to demonstrate key points and provide more ‘texture’ (or illustrations) to the study.
ISSN:1936-1351
DOI:10.1007/s12103-008-9045-z