JOURNAL ARTICLE

An exploration of recurring early intervention (EI) alerts to address at-risk officers through the lens of police reform.

  • Published In: Policing: A Journal of Policy & Practice, 2024, v. 18. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Gullion, Christi L 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on police reform efforts emphasizing transparency and accountability through early intervention (EI) systems designed to identify at-risk officers. Analyzing EI data from a large metropolitan police agency in the southwestern USA, the study found that factors such as officer race, division, timing of the initial alert, type of performance indicator, year of the alert, and supervisor tenure significantly influenced the likelihood and timing of recurring EI alerts. Notably, half of the officers with subsequent alerts experienced them within six months of the initial intervention, and 90 percent within two years. The findings suggest that enhanced supervision and accountability measures within EI systems are critical components of ongoing police reform.

Additional Information

  • Source:Policing: A Journal of Policy & Practice. 2024/01, Vol. 18, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1752-4512
  • DOI:10.1093/police/paae133
  • Accession Number:184072982
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