Decentralization: Pros and Cons - Florida Sheriffs Association

decentralization : Pros and Cons Tommy Aman Abstract The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office is researching the possibility of implementing decentralization . This paper studies the benefits and the obstacles for the organization. A survey was sent out to nine Sheriffs ' offices and one police department within the State of Florida that are, currently decentralized. The surveys and the research showed important data to reflect what agencies experienced who have decentralized. Areas of concern were identified along with some benefits of decentralization of an organization. Possible solutions to some of the problems associated with decentralization are also discussed. Introduction The population of St. Johns County has increased dramatically over the past fifteen years. In 1990, the County had a population of only 83,972 which increased to a population of 155,154 by 2005 (Conner, 2008). This unprecedented population growth in the County has increased the calls for service for the St Johns County Sheriff's Office.

2003). Decentralization is defined as, “if a mid-manager in a centralized agency is placed in charge of a new non-centralized operating site, and given considerable responsibility over local operations, decision-making responsibility has been shifted downward (vertical) and outward (horizontal)” (Shevory, 2003). History of American Policing

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