The policing of rape and serious sexual offences (RASSO) is increasingly under scrutiny,
with rising reporting rates, high attrition rates, and ever-decreasing charge and conviction …

Although body-worn cameras (BWCs) have diffused rapidly in law enforcement both in the
United States and abroad, questions have emerged regarding the potential utility of BWCs …

This study examines the community policing movement in the United States using two
concepts from organization theory—loose coupling and sensemaking—to frame the analysis …

Collaboration between law enforcement agencies, at all levels of government, has been
identified as a salient component of post–September 11 policing. This study surveys a …

In the wake of recent high-profile lethal force incidents in the United States, police agencies
have felt pressure to mandate that officers wear cameras to video record encounters with …

Research Summary: Civil gang injunctions are an increasingly popular gang suppression
tactic. This article reports on the first scientific evaluation of the community impact of this …

How much did we lose? How do we increase revenues? How do we increase productivity?”
An accountant, business manager, planning and management team, or even a research and …

Given the increased focus and importance of cybercrime, some police agencies have turned
to the use of specialized cybercrime policing units. Research has yet to examine how …

Numerous studies have explored variation in police employment across cities, usually
focusing on public choice, conflict, or organizational explanations. Yet, few consider whether …

Previous research employing an institutional theoretical framework posits environmental
factors play an integral role in the adoption of police practices. The present study applies this …