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The threat of mission distortion in police‐probation partnerships

David Murphy (Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon, USA)
John L. Worrall (The University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, Texas, USA)

Policing: An International Journal

ISSN: 1363-951X

Article publication date: 13 March 2007

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Abstract

Purpose

The growth of formal police‐probation partnerships in the USA has been accompanied by an increased awareness of the potential threats of mission distortion. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the dynamics of mission distribution

Design/methodology/approach

The paper is based on interviews with police and community corrections officers involved in an active partnership in Spokane, Washington. The paper emphasizes the abuse of authority, stalking horse incidents, and the scope of legitimate police and probation authority.

Findings

Ultimately, mission distortion has the potential to undermine the credibility of police‐probation partnerships.

Originality/value

The paper offers training and policy recommendations for police and community corrections administrators.

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Citation

Murphy, D. and Worrall, J.L. (2007), "The threat of mission distortion in police‐probation partnerships", Policing: An International Journal, Vol. 30 No. 1, pp. 132-149. https://doi.org/10.1108/13639510710725668

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Emerald Group Publishing Limited

Copyright © 2007, Emerald Group Publishing Limited

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