Knowledge Sharing in Law Enforcement: A Case Study

Abstract Previous research has mainly focused on knowledge management. This paper seeks to fill the gaps in understanding factors that influence knowledge sharing within law enforcement. The authors take an in-depth, case search approach focusing specifically on the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. A total of 30 interviews were conducted with law enforcement executives, investigators and other officers in the task force units. This study reveals that successful knowledge sharing requires attention to individual, organizational, and technological factors in a law enforcement organization.

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