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Coffee and Doughnuts: Building Accountability
Continuous media coverage of a few high profile events can lead the public to believe there is a lack of accountability in law enforcement. This is simply not true. Law…
Handbook of Public Administration
The role of public administration is evolving and the changing nature of the field will impact the way policies and programs are designed and implemented. For those seeking a deeper…
Managing Public Mistrust of Government
The American National Election Studies captures trends in public opinion through a series of questions about trust, efficacy and responsiveness of government. While results follow no particular pattern, the data…
The Militarization of Local Law Enforcement
The concept of “militarization of law enforcement” has been a hot topic for debate over the past few years. There are many examples of law enforcement using military style equipment…
The Overwhelmed Employee: The HR Challenge
For many public sector employees, the human resources department is viewed as the place where benefits are processed, orientation sessions are conducted and staffing levels are maintained. However, HR managers…
The Militarization of Law Enforcement
When Michael Brown was shot and killed in August 2014, it ignited a firestorm of controversy concerning the handling of African-American citizens by law enforcement. Protests erupted throughout Ferguson, Missouri,…
Invitation to 2015 CIMPAD – ZSPA International Conference
The Consortium for International Management, Policy, Administration and Development (CIMPAD), in partnership with the Zambian Society for Public Administration (ZSPA), will host its 10th International Conference from June 23 – June…
Annual Tech Conference Focuses on Innovation for Public Service
ASPA’s Section on Science and Technology in Government (SSTIG) will host its Annual Tech Innovation in Government Conference on April 18, 2015 at the University of Nebraska Omaha. ASPA members can attend for…
Where Are the Female Law Enforcement Officers?
When you think of female police officers, a plethora of opinions may come to mind. But the research and data make something very clear: there are not enough. Data from…
Women of ISIS: The Al-Khanssaa Brigade
ISIS is a Sunni Jihadist terror network with over 31 affiliated groups across the globe. These groups are responsible for the murder of hundreds of thousands of people and the…
What to Do About Humpty Dumpty
President Obama is seeking to make functional consolidations in several federal agencies. Before restructuring, it will be necessary to consider the employee connection to the mission, how that connection could…