Criminal Justice Administration and Management

Question

• Describe how the Sheriff's department would measure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Are the methods of measurement likely to be the same in other criminal justice agencies?
• Define corruption and discuss how the managers and Sheriff can guard against it.

• What political consequences might result from an unfavorable opinion of your department?

Answer 1

The Sheriff’s department, like other justice agencies, balances efficiency (resource use) and effectiveness (safety and justice outcomes). Corruption undermines both, so prevention requires strong leadership, oversight, and transparency. An unfavorable public opinion not only hurts community relations but also has direct political and financial consequences for the Sheriff and the department as a whole.