Leadership in Criminal Justice Organizations

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in these articles are solely those of the authors based on their independent research and analysis and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FDLE or FCJEI.

Papers included in this section address topics such as organization culture; organization and systems design; quality management and quality initiatives; privatization of criminal justice services; the changing nature of criminal justice as reflected in trends and emerging issues; and related subjects.

Organization Culture

Audlin, David J. Jr. (December 1993, SLP-2). Crime Culture and Law Enforcement.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Burton, John (May 2005, SLP-10). Five Years Later, A Look into Perspective and Direction of the FWC: An Evolving Culture
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Hand, Todd (October 2006, SLP-11). Exploring Affecting the Morale of Florida Park Police Patrol Officers
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Holleyman, Timothy P. (January 1998, SLP-5). Personality Types in Leadership within the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Horadam, Jayson (February 2008, SLP-12). The Power of Leadership
[Abstract] [Full Text]

McCallum, David W.(May 2005, SLP-10). Leadership within the Florida Department of Corrections
[Abstract] [Full Text]



Organization Design

Aman, Tommy (May 2009, SLP-13). Decentralization: Pros and Cons
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Black, Karen A. (August 1996, SLP-4). The Systems Approach: A Model for Organizational Learning.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Cave, Ron (September 2012, SLP-15). Should There Be a Mandatory Accreditation Program in Florida?

Cotchaleovitch, Thomas (May 2022, SLP - 24). Defining the Law Enforcement Mission

Cramer, Michael R. (January 1995, SLP-3). Restructuring for Improved Communications.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Duff, Gerald D. (January 1995, SLP-3). Five-Year Plan for the West Palm Beach Police Department.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Duval, Donald C. (October 2013, SLP-16). Succession Planning and Development

Feldman, Greg. (January 1993, SLP-1). Unified Police Service in the State of Florida.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Guidry, Paula M. (January 1998, SLP-5). Assessing a Learning Culture.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Kandalec, Donald (September 2011, SLP-14). Succession Planning

Murdaugh, James T. (January 1998, SLP-5). Organizational Effectiveness and Executive Succession: Conclusions About and Implications for Florida’s Municipal Police Chiefs.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Ramer, Philip G. (January 1993, SLP-1). Organizing for Decision Making at the Lowest Level.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Withrow, J.D. (March 2002, SLP-8). Succession Planning: Reflecting on University Police Departments in Florida
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Woods, Doyle A. (August 1996, SLP-4). Downsizing: A Leadership Challenge for the Future of Law Enforcement.
[Abstract] [Full Text]



Privatization of Services

Lyons, Joseph D. (August 1996, SLP-4). Is Privatization of Police Services Feasible?
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Rudloff, Clarence N. (January 1998, SLP-5). Should Florida Expand Privatization of Entire Correctional Facilities?
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Smith, Thomas W. (January 1998, SLP-5). Privatization: The Decision is Not Easy.
[Abstract] [Full Text]



Quality Initiatives

Barnett, Greg J. (December 1993, SLP-2). Law Enforcement: Achieving Excellence through Quality.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Brick, Michael D. (January 1995, SLP-3). An Evaluation of The Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute Senior Leadership Program.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

DuPont, James F. (January 1993, SLP-1). Law Enforcement Accreditation: The Desirable Future or Just Another Passing Phase?
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Falk, Adam (October 2013, SLP-16). Lean Thinking: Understanding Lean and its Use in Government

Ford, Robin (October 2006, SLP-11). A Study of Using the principles of Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma at the Ocala Police Deprtment to Improve Customer Service to the Community
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Gregory, Rick S. (January 1998, SLP-5). Leadership Development: A Focus on the Future.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Hall M. H. "Mac". (January 1993, SLP-1). Professional Standards and Criteria to Hold the Office of Sheriff in the State of Florida.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Mahar, James F. (December 1993, SLP-2). An Assessment of the Chief Executive Seminar.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Murphey, James F. (December 1993, SLP-2). Total Quality Management: An Assessment of Implementation in Florida’s Municipal Police Agencies.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Suess, John F. "Jack" III. (January 1993, SLP-1). Developing Quality Management for the Ocala, Florida Police Department.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Tamayo, Edward (May 2005, SLP-10). Implementing Accountability at the Lee County Sheriff's Office
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Wilson, Royce (October 2006, SLP-11). The Viability of Employing Private Business Startegies in a Law Enforcment Envirnment
[Abstract] [Full Text]


Trends and Emerging Issues

Barker, Don (June 2010, FSP-1). A Survey of Contract Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Services Provided by Florida's Sheriffs
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Bright, David (May 2022, SLP - 24). Exploring the Benefits of Expanding Drone Programs Beyond Exigent Circumstances. 

Brown, Herb (July 2021, SLP-23). Autonomous Vehicles: The Future Ramifications on Law Enforcement

Burgess, Tim (July 2021, SLP-23). Autonomous Commercial Motor Vehicles: Implementation of Rules and Regulations

Chudnow Jeffrey A. (January 1998, SLP-5). Exclusionary Rule: Viability in 1997.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Davis, Danielle (May 2022, SLP - 24). The Effects of the Black Lives Matter Movement on Modern Policing

Gelpi, Oscar. (August 1996, SLP-4). Some Proposals for Reform of the Criminal Jury Trial.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Goryl, Darren (October 2013, SLP-16). Gun Control and Lake County Florida Public Safety

Hampshire, Patrick L. (January 1993, SLP-1). The Social and Economic Feasibility of Sustaining the War on Drugs.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Holway, Donald B. (January 1998, SLP-5). Decriminalization of Minor Violations and the Future Effect on Law Enforcement Agencies.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Roberts, Alan V. (January 1998, SLP-5). Contraband Forfeiture Funds: Are Florida’s Municipalities Supplanting the Budget?
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Van Etten, John. (January 1998, SLP-5). The Impact of Grants on Police Agencies.
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Velaczo, Jason (May 2022, SLP - 24). The Digitization of Value

Yates, Gary J. (August 1996, SLP-4). Casino Gambling: Is it a Good Bet for Florida’s Future?
[Abstract] [Full Text]

Florida Department of Law Enforcement Priorities

FDLE is composed of five areas: Executive Direction and Business Support, Criminal Investigations and Forensic Science, Criminal Justice Information, Criminal Justice Professionalism and Florida Capitol Police. FDLE’s duties, responsibilities and procedures are mandated through Chapter 943, FS, and Chapter 11, FAC. To learn more about these areas, read our Statement of Agency Organization and Operation or visit our Open Government page.