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In a post 9/11 world, the management of police intelligence is crucial to the protection of public safety. Advances in technology and a society that has become not only information fluent but information sharing dependent reflect some of the changes in information sharing since the terrorist attack in 2001. This study takes a look at the perceptions of patrol officers with respect to how much information they are getting, the quality of that information and how it affects their lived experiences on the job.

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Witham, Walter
Dr. Walt Witham completed his dual specialization Ph.D. in Financial Management and Criminal Justice from Northcentral University and now teaches at several institutions. The focus of his research takes an interdisciplinary approach, in this case bridging the fields of Financial Management and Criminal Justice.

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