Subissues concerned dominant special interest groups that impact policing, funding required to meet the demands of special interest groups, and required training for law enforcement officers and citizens. Trends and events were analyzed to determine how they might affect the relationship between police departments and special interest groups. These trends and events focused on such areas as cross-cultural issues in multicultural communities, concern over the impact of global migration, the ability of local government to provide community services, gay rights, the use of illegal drugs, and youth crime issues. A model strategic plan was developed that included action steps and implementation guidelines to mitigate the negative effects of special interest groups on police departments. A model transition management plan was also devised to move the police agency away from its current state to a desired state of preparedness for dealing with special interest groups. References, endnotes, tables, and figures