Research Paper

Research Paper Guidelines

â¢Select a topic on a supervisory/management issue impacting law enforcement or the criminal justice system.

â¢The topic is your choice, but must relate to this class.The best place to look for a topic is the Table of Contents in the textbook.

â¢The paper will be a minimum of 1500 words, written, and formatted according to APA guidelines.

â¢Proper content, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure are expected.

â¢You must dedicate a portion of your paper to the Saint Leo University Core Value of Responsible Stewardship.

â¢A minimum of five (5) references are required.

Research paper topic for is due this Sunday 07/09/17, it should include your topic and a brief statement pertaining to the issue (It should be no more than one page).

Suggested Supervisory Research Topics:

1.Leadership in a law enforcement organization

2.Promotional process

3.Selection/Hiring process

4.Morale and motivation

5.Discipline

6.Policy and procedures

7.Dealing with the marginal employee

8.Stress in law enforcement and the supervisory/management response

9.Organizational structure

10.Communication in law enforcement

11.Liability issues

12.Collective bargaining/Unions

13.Training/Education

14.Performance evaluation

15.Law enforcement budgeting

16.Citizen complaints

17.Disaster preparedness

18.Planning

19.Community policing

20.Time management