Zombie Leadership
Zombie Leadership: Dead Ideas that Still Walk Among Us This article provides an intense and comprehensive approach to identify and address obsolete perceptions of leaders and the negative impact they […]
The Devil I Know
Spring | 2025 “the Devil I know”: Explaining Police Officer Intention to Transfer to another department For more than a decade, law enforcement agencies have experienced decreasing numbers of candidates […]
Early Intervention Systems Based on Wellness
Developing Buy-In for Police Early Intervention Systems: An Initial Exploration of What Works The use of early intervention systems (EIS) in police organizations has been described as an effective risk […]
The Small Agency Problem in American Policing
There are over 17,500 law enforcement agencies across the United States. Small agencies make up most of the departments in every state except Hawaii. This ranges “from 51% in California […]
“We Handle It, I Guess You’d Say, the East Texas Way”
Use of discretion is an integral part of a police officers’ ability to effectively perform their job responsibilities. While discretion is based upon a variety of factors, research to identify […]
Effects on Calls for Service of Police ‘Scarecrow’ Cars
Deterrence theory suggests individuals weigh the costs and benefits of their unlawful behavior. When individuals perceive a greater likelihood of being punished, they are less likely to engage in criminal […]
“Curb Sitting”
The term reactionary gap refers to the distance an officer should maintain from a suspect to enable them to identify and respond to a physical assault. Often referred to as […]
Reframing the Police Staffing Challenge
Over the last several years, law enforcement agencies across the country have experienced a ‘triple threat’ to staffing levels: fewer persons submitting employment applications, increased numbers of officers leaving the […]