Research – Topic Paper: broad area of police administration.
The paper should clearly identify the administrative issue being researched and focused on, along with a description of the impact on the police organization, and the proposed administrative strategies that might be employed to address the problem(s). The purpose of this topic study is to help the student synthesize and focus on given issue that falls under the umbrella of police administration. Possible subjects might include, but are not limited to: diversification of policing, performance management/measurement, effective supervision strategies, implementation of programs to promote officer wellness, integrating focused community relations efforts with crime prevention, etc.