The “racist cop” stereotype is one of the most prominent social representations of law enforcement in the United States. Drawing on theories of stereotype threat and stigma, this article suggests
Oct 2025
State Municipal Associations as Intermediaries in Service Learning
Service-learning courses help students to identify career opportunities and foster civic engagement, but links to projects with local governments may be difficult to forge. State municipal associations are well positioned
Oct 2025
Do interlocal contracts for police service seek and achieve collaborative efficiency? This research builds upon recent discussions of collaborative efficiency, including the rationale for, and consequences of, efficiency-seeking reforms in
Oct 2025
A County Manager’s Guide to Shared Services in Local Government
The report brings together the knowledge and experience of Professor Zeemering, an academic, and Daryl Delabbio, a practitioner. Together, they present findings—based on both research and experience—on how local governments,
Oct 2025
Guiding Regionalism and Reform from the Court: Judge John Feikens
For decades, federal district court judges have been deeply involved in the reform of state and local government agencies. Some scholars describe such a judicial role in institutional reform as
Oct 2025
What Drives Adaptation? Evidence from Sea Level Rise Planning in the Southeastern United States
Sea level rise (SLR) is anticipated to be one of the most disruptive impacts of climate change for coastal communities if adaptive measures are not taken. Conceptualizing adaptation to SLR
Jun 2025
Concerns for Appearing as Racist and Burnout Among Frontline Police Officers
This study investigates the impact of the “racist police officer” stereotype on burnout among frontline police officers. Grounded in stereotype threat and dirty work scholarship, we argue that this stereotype
Nov 2022
In recent years, law enforcement officers in the USA have faced substantial new demands due to the COVID-19 pandemic and nationwide community protests for racial justice and police reform. To
Feb 2021
The Effects of Homestead Exemptions for Seniors and Disabled People on School Districts
Homestead exemptions for senior and disabled homeowners disproportionally erode rural tax bases but may still stimulate local educational spending. This article examines one such exemption in Kentucky. Two-stage generalized method
