TY - JOUR AB - The Delphi method can be a powerful tool to help police organizations forecast the future for the purposes of strategic management, and policy and program development among other potential applications for police management. The paper describes the characteristics of the method, including criticisms of the method, and steps in conducting a Delphi study as well as pitfalls to avoid. VL - 25 IS - 4 SN - 1363-951X DO - 10.1108/13639510210450677 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/13639510210450677 AU - Loo Robert PY - 2002 Y1 - 2002/01/01 TI - The Delphi method: a powerful tool for strategic management T2 - Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies & Management PB - MCB UP Ltd SP - 762 EP - 769 Y2 - 2024/09/20 ER -