A simulation analysis of arrest costs

Andrew Greasley

doi:10.1057/palgrave.jors.2600862

A simulation analysis of arrest costs

Andrew Greasley

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Abstract

This paper presents results from a study that incorporates an activity based costing (ABC) analysis within a stochastic discrete-event simulation model. The study involves building a model of the arrest and custody process for a Police Force within the UK. The study outlines the use of simulation and ABC in enabling the cost of each arrest type to be estimated as well as a tool for resource deployment under a scenario of a change in the law regarding ‘late drinking’. The use of stochastic simulation ensures that variation in activity is considered during the analysis and resources are therefore deployed over time to ensure that service quality levels are maintained.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	162-167
Journal	Journal of the Operational Research Society
Volume	51
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.jors.2600862
Publication status	Published - Feb 2000

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Discrete event simulation

Law enforcement

Costs

Resources

Simulation analysis

Activity-based costing

Simulation

Stochastic simulation

Simulation model

Police

Drinking

Scenarios

Service quality

Keywords

simulation
activity based costing
Police

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Greasley, A. (2000). A simulation analysis of arrest costs. Journal of the Operational Research Society, 51(2), 162-167. https://doi.org/10.1057/palgrave.jors.2600862

Greasley, Andrew. / A simulation analysis of arrest costs. In: Journal of the Operational Research Society. 2000 ; Vol. 51, No. 2. pp. 162-167.

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