The goal of this publication is to offer a broad examination of the key issues facing civilian oversight of law enforcement in the
U.S. Drawing from a review of the available research, as well as organizational data collected from 97 police oversight...
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The goal of this publication is to offer a broad examination of the key issues facing civilian oversight of law enforcement in the
U.S. Drawing from a review of the available research, as well as organizational data collected from 97 police oversight executives, this report is designed to help local policy-makers, police executives and members of the local community explore the key issues that can accompany the implementation and sustainability of civilian oversight of police mechanisms at the municipal and county levels. More specifically, this report addresses a number of key areas in relation to police oversight, including:
1 . A comprehensive review of the key resources and research relating to civilian oversight of police;
2. A brief review of the historical evolution of oversight in the U.S.;
3 . A detailed examination of three different models of oversight: investigation-focused, review-focused and auditor/monitor-focused;
4. An assessment of the key factors that promote or
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