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Research Goal
  • To develop a systematic structure that helps police executives institutionalize performance management and analysis
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Research Question
  • What are the prospects for improving efficiency and effectiveness in law enforcement agencies by increasing their emphasis on performance measurement?
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Problems Measuring Police Performance
  • Lack of support from top management


  • Not accepted as “vital” in government: “We are unique”


  • Lack of integration: Not part of a wider strategy


  • Disagreement over standards of “good performance”


  • Lack of control over the measure


  • Overemphasis on output instead of outcome


  • Associated more with punishment than progress
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The Importance of Measurement
  • Measuring police performance is vital
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The Importance of Measurement
  • We can improve it
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Overview of Findings

  • Performance measures clarify expectations


  • Impressions and anecdotal evidence are not sufficient


  • Financial investment is minimal


  • Most law enforcement agencies routinely capture the necessary data elements


  • Advanced knowledge of statistics and research methodology is not necessary
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Policy Implications
  • Establishing a corporate culture aligned with…
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Policy Implications
  • Establishing a corporate culture aligned with…
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Six Drivers of Performance Measurement
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The multidimensional approach
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Categorizing performance indicators
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Identify and collect performance indicators
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Identify and collect performance indicators
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Identify and collect performance indicators
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Identify and collect performance indicators
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Measure agency outcomes
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