Management and Supervision in Law Enforcement

Eminently practical, straightforward, and applied, this text focuses on law enforcement managers and supervisors, their jobs, and the complicated interrelationships between members of the law enforcement team and the communities they share. It illustrates the best-known methods and practices of police leadership and management while also turning an eye to the future. It presents a comprehensive overview of the responsibilities of law enforcement leaders and covers everything from the newest principles of participative leadership and community policing to the exciting technological aids changing the face of law enforcement today.

ISBN 0495093416   Pages 592 ISBN13 9780495093411 (What's this?)   Volumes 1 Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc   Weight (grammes) 1293 Imprint Wadsworth Publishing Co Inc   Published in Belmont, CA Format Hardback   Height (mm) 257 Publication date 19 Oct 2006   Width (mm) 206 Library of Congress 2006932069   Spine width (mm) 20 DEWEY 363.22   Academic level Professional / Scholarly DEWEY edition DC21

Preface. About the Authors. Section One: MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION: AN OVERVIEW. 1. The Law Enforcement Organization. 2. The Role of Management and Leadership. 3. Community Policing. Section Two: BASIC MANAGEMENT/PERSONAL SKILLS. 4. Communication. 5. Decision Making and Problem Solving. 6. Time Management. Section Three: MANAGERS AND THE SKILLS OF OTHERS. 7. Training and Beyond. 8. Promoting Growth and Development. 9. Motivation and Morale. Section Four: MANAGING PROBLEMS. 10. Discipline and Problem Behaviors. 11. Complaints, Grievances and Conflict. 12. Stress. Section Five: GETTING THE JOB DONE ... THROUGH OTHERS. 13. Deploying Law Enforcement Resources and Improving Productivity. 14. Budgeting and Managing Costs Creatively. 15. Hiring Personnel and Dealing with Unions. 16. Performance Appraisals and Evaluation. 17. Challenges in Managing for the Future. Appendix A: Sample Community Policing Implementation Profile. Appendix B: Sample Goals, Daily Routine, Methods, Responsibilities and Duties of a Community Policing Officer. Appendix C: Offenses and their Penalties: Progressive Discipline. Appendix D: Sample Application Form. Appendix E. Sample Interview Rating Sheet. Appendix F. Accessibility Checklist for Complying with ADA. Appendix G. Sample Affirmative Action Questionnaire. Appendix H: List of Abbreviations and Acronyms. Glossary. Author Index. Subject Index.

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