Purpose The purpose of this study is to synthesize empirical research on the correlates of
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) accreditation …

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to extend the understanding of how internal
organisational processes change in response to external demands, by investigating the …

Most public organizations share values and beliefs and socially constructed patterns of
action that guide the behavior of their employees, resulting in their unique organizational …

Governments use various performance measures to ensure that public services delivered by
private-sector providers are safe and meet citizens' particular needs. These measures can …

The question “What makes an organization public?” is a leading point of scholarly inquiry in
the field of public administration. This study supplements existing theory on publicness by …

In recent years, a significant revolution has begun in social entrepreneurship, with public
funding organizations and private investors beginning to pursue social purpose. At the heart …

In recent years, many law enforcement agencies have found themselves in legitimacy crises,
where police have difficulty winning the support and trust of the communities that they serve …

Abstract This paper used Social Exchange Theory (SET), Positive Organizational Behavior
(POB) and Cooper's (Safety Science, 36 (2), 111–136, 2000) frameworks to operationalize a …

It is a distinct honor to be recognized for career achieve-ments with the John Gaus Award.
My thanks to my nominators, the Gaus Award selection committee, my wife and family, and …

Accreditation suggests an organisation has met standards of quality through extensive self-
study and external review. This study examines the influence of Commission on …