Principles of Leadership and Management in Law Enforcement (Hardcover, New)

Effective police organizations are run with sound leadership and management strategies that take into account the myriad of challenges that confront today's law enforcement professionals. Principles of Leadership and Management in Law Enforcement is a comprehensive and accessible textbook exploring critical issues of leadership within police agencies. Every chapter includes key concepts, definitions, chapter objectives, and review questions. Organized in logical fashion, each new chapter builds on previous material for quick assimilation. Topics include: The evolution of the modern police department Leadership approaches and management theories Organizational structure of a police department Strategic short- and long-term planning Business approaches, including Six Sigma and COMPSTAT New technology such as computer-aided dispatch, vehicle monitoring, and crime mapping Managing police stress and the work environment Recruitment and training Legislative issues impacting police, including Title VII Policing in an era of advanced homeland security Ethical issues Suitable for a one-semester course, the book's easy reading style minimizes the need for memorization and reinforces salient points through boxed highlighted areas. Written by three renowned criminal justice experts, this volume encourages readers to think expansively and develop new insights into the future direction of police leadership and management.

General

Imprint:	Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	June 2012
First published:	2012
Authors:	Michael L. Birzer • Gerald J. Bayens • Cliff Roberson
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 24mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	390
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-4398-8034-0
Categories:	Books > Business & Economics > Business & management > General Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Emergency services > Police & security services
LSN:	1-4398-8034-4
Barcode:	9781439880340

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