Citation
Lersch, K. (2012), "Editorial", Policing: An International Journal, Vol. 35 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/pijpsm.2012.18135caa.001
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2012, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Editorial
Editorial
Article Type: Editorial From: Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies & Management, Volume 35, Issue 3.
Welcome to Volume 35, Issue 3 of Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies & Management. This issue contains a number of original works that cluster around two broad themes. The first theme focusses on policing strategies and job performance. Within this theme we present manuscripts that explore the use of drug arrests as a measurement of drug use; the use of specialized units to target hot spots of criminal activity; two manuscripts that explore work characteristics and job performance of police officers; a discussion of various theories of the police decision-making process; an evaluation of a terrorism awareness training program; and the perceptions of police performance by an immigrant group, specifically Mexican Americans.
In our second theme, we present several manuscripts that explore leadership and organizational management issues. Within this issue, we present manuscripts that discuss a new performance management system, an innovative program for prioritizing criminal groups, and an assessment framework that explores the impact of leadership competency on police project performance.
In keeping with our commitment to an international focus, findings from the various research studies have been based on law enforcement efforts in Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand, South Africa, Taiwan, and the USA. We strongly encourage submissions of interest to the international community.
As always, if you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact the editorial office.
We hope you enjoy this issue.
Kim Lersch