Policy Reports

  • Skyline of Indianapolis with tall skyscrapers and the sun rising behind them.

    “Indianapolis-Marion County City-County  Council: A Study of Council Effectiveness.”

    Merritt, Cullen and Amanda Rutherford. 2020. “Indianapolis-Marion County City-County  Council: A Study of Council Effectiveness.” Indiana University Public Policy Institute.

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  • Aerial view of downtown city buildings, including a tall office tower with a rounded top, modern glass structures, and streets with cars and pedestrians.

    “Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council: Consolidated Council Structures.”

    Rutherford, Amanda. 2021. “Indianapolis-Marion County City-County Council: Consolidated Council Structures.” Indiana University Public Policy Institute.

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  • School hallway with lockers on the sides, leading to a brightly lit entrance with large windows. Several students are visible near the entrance.

    "U.S. School-Based Law Enforcement – A National Profile.”

    Rutherford, Amanda, Nya Anthony*, and Lillian Rogers*. 2023. U.S. School-Based Law Enforcement – A National Profile.” Indiana University O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs.

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*Denotes student co-author at time of writing