======Police Decision-Making: a Futures Perspective======
The report discusses the importance of incorporating futures thinking into police decision-making to navigate the challenges and changes in law enforcement effectively.  \\ 
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|Report location:  |[[https://foresightfordevelopment.org/sobipro/download-file/46-1181/54|source]]   |
|Language:  |English  |
|Publisher:  |<WRAP> 
Futures Working Group \\ 
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|Authors:  | Bernard H. Levin,  Joseph Schafer, Richard Myers  |
|Geographic focus:  |Global   |

=====Methods=====
The research method involved a focus group, literature review, and case studies to explore the application of futures thinking in police decision-making. It also included analysis of trends, environmental scanning, and scenario construction to forecast future challenges and opportunities in law enforcement.  \\ 
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=====Key Insights=====
The report emphasizes the need for police leaders to adopt a futures perspective to manage forces such as political pressures, funding issues, and evolving community expectations. It outlines the benefits of strategic planning, environmental scanning, and scenario construction to anticipate and prepare for future challenges in areas like recruitment, budgeting, technology, and crime trends. The report provides recommendations for implementing futures thinking in police departments and highlights the potential impact on leadership success and organizational legacy.  \\ 
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