Criminal justice agencies sometimes rely on private funds. These funds come

Criminal justice agencies sometimes rely on private funds. These funds come
from charitable giving, foundations, businesses, private individuals, and
community groups. For example, some agencies may accept funds to offset the
cost of mounted patrol units that would otherwise be the victim of budget
cuts.

For this article review, you are required to locate an article in the CSU
Online Library about a city, county, or state agency that accepted private
funding. The article you review should be at least two pages in length.
Explain the circumstances surrounding this article. Also, be sure to address
these questions in your response.

Do you agree or disagree with accepting private funds for the agency
and program in the article you chose? Why, or why not?
Describe how environmental factors may play a role in criminal justice
agencies needing funding.
Were there any outside factors that played a role in the agency needing
and accepting this funding?
Can you think of any other ways that funding could have been secured other
than private funds? Did the agency attempt to secure any other
sources of funding prior to accepting private funds?
Do you feel the organization donating funds has any influence on policy?
Why, or why not?

Your response must be at least two pages in length and include at least one
source. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced;
paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying APA citations.