10.2 Institutional Isomorphism

Public safety organizations have long been examples of organizational isomorphism. Community Policing has been at the forefront of change for many agencies as they look for ways to do more with less. Even though the concept is over 20 years old, the philosophy keeps coming up as agencies look to new ideas that will help to curb crime in their communities. Larger agencies are usually pushed to make this new change in philosophy from political pressures driven by unforeseen acts in the cities. Smaller agencies follow closely as their communities border these larger cities and look to service their citizens and appear progressive.