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Jon M. Shane Associates |
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About Us |
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What are the social and political responsibilities of the police? What challenges do the police face in fulfilling those responsibilities? Answering these questions are challenging but imperative. The factors that can negatively impact police agencies and their parent government are many and varied. From the threats posed by secondary effects of certain businesses, to the impact of unfunded mandates, to organizational capacity issues (Recruiting and workforce competence), to whether a new program is “successful,” there are many questions that are not easily answered. Solutions necessitate more than anecdotal evidence and vague impressions. They require empirical data supported by robust statistical analysis to show, within a degree of certainty, that the issues are moving as expected. They also require vivid qualitative assessment, through interviews, observations and document (Content) analysis that describes the characteristics, circumstances and settings of these issues. The more you know, the less likely you are to absorb uncertainty. Jon M. Shane Associates is in a unique position to help agencies create efficiencies, improve performance, avoid surprises, and evaluate programs for several reasons: · We work closely with the chief executive and the command staff to define the problem or issue, set desired goals and manage expectations. · We help develop research questions and testable hypotheses that guide the problem solving process. · We use rigorous scientific methodology and robust statistics to validate assessments. · We immerse ourselves in the agency’s business logic to understand how it operates. This leaves the workforce to concentrate on daily operations while we devote quality time to the granular aspects of planning and analysis. · We share early findings through interim reports, which helps ensure seamless implementation of recommendations. These lines of regular communication help solidify relationships by developing the trust necessary to act as counselors. · We are independent and not beholden to any member of the agency that is under study. This ensures objective and unbiased results. · We can validate internal agency processes. This creates legitimacy in the organization because of our professional advice and expertise. We provide relevant solutions based on the business logic of the agency or the parent government as it relates to best practices in criminal justice or public administration. |
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For more information about us: |
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Phone: 973-226-4003 |
