Synopses & Reviews
The indispensible guide for leading police personnel to breakthrough performance.
Now in its eighth edition, Managing Police Organizations sets the standard for police leadership and management by exploring the relationship between leadership, management, and results. Written for a broad audience, the book focuses on developing character and leadership competencies. Using case studies and structured learning exercises, it seeks to break down constricting operational levels and barriers within police organizations and the communities they serve. The text follows a logical three-part organization and each chapter examines a key challenge for police managers and presents practical ideas and methods police managers can use to successfully lead their agencies toward quality and excellence of service.
Synopsis
The indispensible guide for leading police personnel to breakthrough performance.
Now in its eighth edition, Managing Police Organizationssets the standard for police leadership and management by exploring the relationship between leadership, management, and results. Written for a broad audience, the book focuses on developing character and leadership competencies. Using case studies and structured learning exercises, it seeks to break down constricting operational levels and barriers within police organizations and the communities they serve.The text follows a logical three-part organization and each chapter examines a key challenge for police managers and presents practical ideas and methods police managers can use to successfully lead their agencies toward quality and excellence of service.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: DECISIONS
PART I: LEADERSHIP
Chapter 2: Integrity
Section 1: Values
Section 2: Ethics
Chapter 3: Vision
Chapter 4: Communications
Chapter 5: Empowerment
Chapter 7: Teamwork
Chapter 6: Well-Being
Chapter 7: Teamwork
PART II: PRINCIPLES
Chapter 8: TIME MANAGEMENT
Chapter 9: PROBLEM EMPLOYEES / PROBLEM BOSSES
Chapter 10: POLITICS
Chapter 11: UNIONS
Chapter 12: BUDGET
PART III: RESULTS
Chapter 13: COMMUNITY- AND PROBLEM-ORIENTED POLICING
Chapter 14: ORGANIZING
Chapter 15: PERFORMANCE
Index