Research

A Multi-Site Assessment of Police Consolidation. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice, 2018.

Police Consolidation and Shared Services

To develop practical resources for policymakers and practitioners, we used a multi-method approach to examine the implementation and effectiveness of three models of police consolidation: merger of agencies, regionalization under which two or more agencies join to provide services in a broader area, and contracting by municipalities with other organizations for police services. Specifically, we conducted field visits, surveys of residents and police officers, and analysis of crime data in four communities that had consolidated their police services. Read More

The 2017 A-CAPP Center Brand Protection Strategy Summit: Issues and Best Practices in Partnerships, Return on Investment, and E-Commerce. Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection Paper Series. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University, 2018.

Brand Protection, Product Counterfeiting & Illicit Markets

This proceedings report reviews discussions that occurred as part of the Michigan State University Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection Brand Protection Strategy Summit in October, 2017. Read More

The National Park Service Ranger Staffing Project: Key Findings and Implications. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, 2018.

Police Staffing

This report summarizes ongoing research regarding staffing in the National Park Service.

A Preliminary Investigation of Pharmaceutical Counterfeiters in the United States. Journal of Qualitative Criminal Justice and Criminology, Vol. 7 (1): 49-74, 2018.

Product Counterfeiting & Illicit Markets

The extant literature lacks a systematic investigation of the specific roles undertaken within pharmaceutical counterfeiting schemes. We attempt to address this knowledge gap through an analysis of individuals convicted in federal court of counterfeiting offenses related to U.S.-based pharmaceutical counterfeiting incidents. From our investigation we identified six distinct roles that can classify an individual’s involvement in a pharmaceutical counterfeiting scheme: Key/Lead, Supporting, Sales/Distribution to Legitimate Others, Sales/Distribution to Illegitimate Others, Production, and Purchase. Through an examination of these roles and…

The Effects of Police Contracting on Crime: An Examination of Compton, California. Journal of Experimental Criminology, Vol. 14 (1): 59-81, 2018.

Crime and Violence, Police Consolidation and Shared Services

The utility of police consolidation, and in particular police contracting of services, has received widespread attention in academic and practitioner circles. However, the bulk of empirical research centers on potential fiduciary benefits; only limited scholarship has explored the possibility that changes in police services may correspond with differences in crimes solved and offenses observed. To address this gap, we examine consolidation in police services in a historically high crime, disadvantaged urban setting (Compton, California), which began contracting with the Los…

Staffing and Organization in the U.S. Park Police. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, 2018.

Police Staffing

This report describes the results of a staffing and organization analysis of the United States Park Police (USPP). The analysis is based on interviews conducted and data gathered in 2017 corresponding to all the U.S. Park Police Field Offices: Washington DC, New York City, and San Francisco.

Consolidation of Police and Fire Services in the United States. International Criminal Justice Review, Vol. 27 (3), 203-221, 2017.

Police Consolidation and Shared Services

More than 100 municipalities across the United States have consolidated their police, fire, and emergency medical services into a single, consolidated agency. As initial reasons to consolidate change or diminish, some agencies have deconsolidated, but many remained consolidated. In this work, we use perspectives of contingency theory and institutional theory of organizations to explore why agencies may remain consolidated. Data and insights are drawn from two expert panels and a series of seven case studies. We found contingency theory helps explain why…

“Illicit Trade in Counterfeit Products: An Examination of the Opportunity-Risk Connection” in Handbook of Research on Counterfeiting and Illicit Trade. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar, 13-29, 2017.

Product Counterfeiting & Illicit Markets

This book chapter explores the risks and opportunities for the illicit trade in counterfeit goods. It concludes with a discussion of research implications. Read More

Partnerships and the Battle Against Product Counterfeits. A-CAPP Backgrounder Series. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection, 2017.

Brand Protection, Product Counterfeiting & Illicit Markets

Partnerships among brand owners, governments, academics, consumers, and other stakeholders are essential to tackling the pervasive and persistent global problem of product counterfeiting. This Backgrounder highlights the importance of these partnerships, the need for widespread recognition of the shared nature of problems, and the development of solutions across companies and industries. Read More

The 2016 A-CAPP Center Brand Protection Strategy Summit: Emerging Challenges, and Progress. Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection Paper Series. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University, 2017.

Brand Protection, Product Counterfeiting & Illicit Markets

This paper serves as a summit proceedings report for the 2016 Michigan State University Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection Brand Protection Strategy Summit. It highlights many of the discussions that took place during the October 4-5 event. Read More

A Multi-Site Assessment of Police Consolidation. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Justice, National Institute of Justice, 2018.

The 2017 A-CAPP Center Brand Protection Strategy Summit: Issues and Best Practices in Partnerships, Return on Investment, and E-Commerce. Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection Paper Series. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University, 2018.

The National Park Service Ranger Staffing Project: Key Findings and Implications. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, 2018.

A Preliminary Investigation of Pharmaceutical Counterfeiters in the United States. Journal of Qualitative Criminal Justice and Criminology, Vol. 7 (1): 49-74, 2018.

The Effects of Police Contracting on Crime: An Examination of Compton, California. Journal of Experimental Criminology, Vol. 14 (1): 59-81, 2018.

Staffing and Organization in the U.S. Park Police. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, 2018.

Consolidation of Police and Fire Services in the United States. International Criminal Justice Review, Vol. 27 (3), 203-221, 2017.

“Illicit Trade in Counterfeit Products: An Examination of the Opportunity-Risk Connection” in Handbook of Research on Counterfeiting and Illicit Trade. Cheltenham, UK: Edward Elgar, 13-29, 2017.

Partnerships and the Battle Against Product Counterfeits. A-CAPP Backgrounder Series. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection, 2017.

The 2016 A-CAPP Center Brand Protection Strategy Summit: Emerging Challenges, and Progress. Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection Paper Series. East Lansing, MI: Michigan State University, 2017.

A Performance-Based Approach to Police Staffing and Allocation

Brand Protection and the Global Risk of Product Counterfeits: A Total Business Solution Approach

Staffing Composition in Large, US Police Departments: Benchmarking Workforce Diversity