Report
Considerations for Specialized Units
Publication Date
January 2024
Author(s)
Dr. Colby Dolly, Dr. Jennifer Calnon Cherkauskas, Eiryn Renouard, Ellie Hansen
Abstract
This guide, created by the National Policing Institute (NPI) and the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office), is intended to give practical and actionable considerations for large and small law enforcement agencies and communities to help determine whether to form a specialized unit, and if so, how to ensure appropriate management, oversight, and accountability.
Research Design
Non-experimental
Research Methods
Interviews, Literature review, Focus groups
Recommended Citation
National Policing Institute. 2024. Considerations for Specialized Units: A Guide for State and Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Ensure Appropriateness, Effectiveness, and Accountability. Washington, DC: Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. https://www.policinginstitute.org/publication/considerations-for-specialized-units
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For general inquiries, please contact us at info@policinginstitute.org
Humberto I. Cardounel, Jr.
hcardounel@policinginstitute.org
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For general inquiries, please contact us at info@policefoundation.org
Humberto I. Cardounel, Jr.
hcardounel@policinginstitute.org
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