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Schinder, Samantha M.

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Rural Environment K-9 Teams Integration: A Qualitative Inquiry of Diffusion of Innovation.

紀錄類型:	書目-電子資源 : Monograph/item
正題名/作者:	Rural Environment K-9 Teams Integration: A Qualitative Inquiry of Diffusion of Innovation./
作者:	Schinder, Samantha M.
出版者:	Ann Arbor : ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, : 2019,
面頁冊數:	132 p.
附註:	Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 80-10, Section: A.
Contained By:	Dissertations Abstracts International80-10A.
標題:	Law enforcement. -
電子資源:	http://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=13807383
ISBN:	9781392021118

Rural Environment K-9 Teams Integration: A Qualitative Inquiry of Diffusion of Innovation.
Schinder, Samantha M.

Rural Environment K-9 Teams Integration: A Qualitative Inquiry of Diffusion of Innovation. - Ann Arbor : ProQuest Dissertations & Theses, 2019 - 132 p.

Source: Dissertations Abstracts International, Volume: 80-10, Section: A.

Thesis (Ph.D.)--Capella University, 2019.

This item must not be sold to any third party vendors.

This study examined the experiences of seasoned law enforcement K-9 handlers in small departments with limited resources. Previous studies examine law enforcement from a multitude of paradigms, including diffusion of innovation (DOI) theory, where tools or innovations are examined as aiding operations and transformational leadership theory which characterizes the relationship between canine and handler. However, no study examined the diffusion of the police canine, despite literature supporting its view as a capability enhancing tool in law enforcement. The research question was "What are the experiences of police K-9 handlers with five years' experience or more in integrating K-9 teams into operations in rural areas with limited resources?" This study is a generic qualitative inquiry. Ten K-9 handlers from departments servicing areas with populations of 70,000 or less residents and having five or less K-9 teams were interviewed in long, semistructured, in-person interviews. Their experience ranged from five to over 14 years and included one female, senior handler. Emergent themes were documented from the collected data using trending pattern analysis and in-group/out-group theme documentation. Nine overarching themes emerged: functionality of the K-9 unit, issues working with the whole department, dichotomous aspects of the community, traits and culture, small agencies versus larger, training, tips for new units, a "cradle to grave" program, and benefits of having a K-9 unit. The study showed allowing the K-9 units to function as a support role rather than a patrol aided in the officers' perceptions of efficacy. It highlighted a K-9 handler subculture as well as unique aspects and points of consideration for small department K-9 officers versus larger departments. The dichotomous view of police canines as tools and sentient beings, as supported in previous literature, upheld DOI theory, as each unit sought to find the best way to utilize the canines, some with better success than others. Transformational leadership theory was also supported in the relationships described by the participants. These points were gathered as collective wisdom. The K-9 officers interviewed showed a deep concern for and relationship with their communities. Further study on large versus small K-9 departments is recommended as well as cradle to grave programs involving rearing puppies as opposed to buying adult dogs.

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