Call for Debate Articles: The Politics and Management of Policing

Call for Debate Articles: The Politics and Management of Policing

Journal: Public Money & Management
Publisher: Routledge – Taylor & Francis Group
Manuscript Submission Deadline: 30 September 2026

About the Special Issue

Public Money & Management invites submissions for a Special Issue on “The Politics and Management of Policing.” This issue seeks to bring together diverse perspectives on policing, law enforcement, governance, and public safety from organizational, managerial, policy, and public administration viewpoints.

As societies face increasing demands for accountability, legitimacy, transparency, and effectiveness in policing, there is growing interest in understanding how police organizations are governed, managed, and evaluated. This Special Issue aims to stimulate critical discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing modern policing systems across different political, social, and institutional contexts.

The issue is currently open for Debate Articles only, offering an opportunity for academics, practitioners, policymakers, and professionals to contribute thought-provoking perspectives on contemporary policing issues.

Scope and Themes

Submissions may address topics including, but not limited to:

• Legitimacy, equity, power, and authority in policing
• Governance and accountability of police organizations
• Strategic planning and organizational performance in law enforcement
• Human resource management and workforce challenges in policing
• Budgeting, evaluation, and resource allocation in public safety services
• Police operational independence and civilian oversight mechanisms
• Comparative studies of policing systems across countries and regions
• Public value creation and value destruction through policing practices
• Collaboration between police, public agencies, and private security providers
• Governance of private and non-governmental policing services
• Political and societal influences on policing reforms
• Policing during periods of social change, crisis, austerity, or political transition
• Comparative perspectives on accountability and democratic oversight of policing

Who Should Contribute?

The Special Issue welcomes contributions from:

• Academics and researchers
• Public administration scholars
• Police professionals and practitioners
• Policymakers and governance experts
• Public sector leaders and analysts
• Security and law enforcement specialists

Special Issue Editors

Kathy Quick
University of Minnesota, USA
Email: ksquick@umn.edu

Jean Hartley
The Open University, United Kingdom
Email: jean.hartley@open.ac.uk

Eckhard Schroeter
German University of the Police, Germany
Email: Eckhard.Schroeter@dhpol.de

Nick Caveney
Hertfordshire Constabulary, United Kingdom
Email: nick.caveney@herts.police.uk

Submission Guidelines

This Special Issue is accepting Debate Articles only.

Debate Article Requirements

• Maximum length: 1,000 words
• Should offer distinctive, thought-provoking, and well-argued perspectives
• Contributions may originate from academia, policy, or professional practice
• Articles will be reviewed by the Special Issue editors

Submission Process

Authors should submit manuscripts through the ScholarOne submission portal available via the Public Money & Management website.

Important Date

• Manuscript Submission Deadline: 30 September 2026

About the Journal

Public Money & Management is a leading international journal focusing on public administration, governance, public policy, public finance, and public management. The journal provides a platform for academics and practitioners to exchange ideas on improving public services, strengthening governance systems, and addressing contemporary public sector challenges worldwide.

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