Authors: Murphy, David; Worrall, John L.

Source: Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies and Management, Volume 30, Number 1, 2007 , pp. 132-149(18)

Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Abstract:

<B>Purpose</B> - The growth of formal police-probation partnerships in the USA has been accompanied by an increased awareness of the potential threats of mission distortion. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the dynamics of mission distribution <B>Design/methodology/approach</B> - The paper is based on interviews with police and community corrections officers involved in an active partnership in Spokane, Washington. The paper emphasizes the abuse of authority, stalking horse incidents, and the scope of legitimate police and probation authority. <B>Findings</B> - Ultimately, mission distortion has the potential to undermine the credibility of police-probation partnerships. <B>Originality/value</B> - The paper offers training and policy recommendations for police and community corrections administrators.

Keywords: Community policing; Probation; United States of America

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/13639510710725668

Publication date: 2007-03-13

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