Synopses & Reviews
For many years, law enforcement administrators, government officials, and researchers have explored the possibility of professionalizing law enforcement agencies and their officers. Some have called for mandatory college education requirements while others have argued for the formation of a national police force. In 1979, police practitioners from various law enforcement executive organizations met to develop a process to professionalize police agencies by instituting standards covering the wide range of police functions. The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) was born. This book describes the results of a study that evaluated the impact of CALEA accreditation on specific personnel administration practices in municipal police departments. The author compares accredited and non-accredited departments for personnel practices including procedures for officer selection, promotion, and the integration of formal education requirements.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [151]-162) and index.
About the Author
STEPHEN A. BAKER is a 22-year law enforcement veteran with experience in all areas of police work and management.
Table of Contents
List of Tables
Preface
Professionalization of Law Enforcement
The Logic of Selection, Promotion, and Education Requirements
Research Design
Personnel Impacts of Accreditation
Conclusions and Implications
References
Appendix A: Applicable CALEA Standards
Appendix B: Correlation of CALEA Standards between the Second Edition and the Third Edition