RT Article
T1 An Analysis of Factors Affecting the Implementation of Small Municipal Police Agencies: An Open-Systems Approach
JF American journal of criminal justice
VO 33
IS 2
SP 177
OP 192
A1 Wolf, Ross
A2 Korosec, Ronnie
A2 Goltz, Jeffrey W.
LA English
YR 2008
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1764208080
AB 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.
K1 Policing
K1 Open systems
K1 Service contracting
K1 Law Enforcement
DO 10.1007/s12103-008-9045-z