Sherry Lynn Skaggs Data-verified

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University of Central Arkansas

Last publication 2024 Last refreshed 2026-05-16

faculty

4 h-index 12 pubs 74 cited

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OverviewAI-generated summary

Sherry Lynn Skaggs' research focuses on the recruitment, retention, and experiences of women in law enforcement. Her recent publications investigate the impact of police-community relations on recruitment and retention, and the specific obstacles college-educated women face when pursuing careers in policing. Skaggs also examines the broader experiences of female officers across multiple agencies. Her work is supported by collaborations with researchers at the University of Central Arkansas, including Kisha Hardwick, Bailey R. Fairbanks, Lesley Graybeal, and Edward L. Powers, with whom she has co-authored multiple publications.

With a scholarly profile including 12 publications and 72 citations, Skaggs has an h-index of 4. Her recent activity indicates an ongoing engagement with these research areas.

Metrics

h-index: 4
Publications: 12
Citations: 74

Selected Publications

Crossing the Red Tape (2024)

DOI OpenAlex
Arresting ambitions: Obstacles associated with recruiting college educated women to policing (2024)

3 citations DOI OpenAlex
The policewoman: A tale of recruitment, retention, and experiences at nine agencies (2024)

3 citations DOI OpenAlex
The impact of police–community relations: Recruitment and retention concerns of local police agencies (2022)

18 citations DOI OpenAlex