Considering the concepts of open vs. closed systems and centralization vs. decentralization,

Considering the concepts of open vs. closed systems and centralization vs. decentralization, what approach do you believe is most effective for managing a police department, court system, or correctional agency? Feel free to focus on just one.
Should the agency's mission, structure, and service areas shape how it is managed? Why or why not?
Looking at community policing models, which emphasize partnerships between citizens and law enforcement to reduce crime, what organizational structure best supports that model?
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