Police Supervision and Management

by Peak, Ken J.; Gaines, Larry K.; Glensor, Ronald W.

• ISBN13: 9780135154663
• ISBN10: 0135154669
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2019-08-23
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Taking a problem-solving approach, this book provides readers with an insiderrs"s view of the challenging and demanding world of the police supervisor or manager. Aimed at first-line supervisors and mid-level managers, it covers basic human resource responsibilities (training and evaluating officers, officer rights, etc.) and day-to-day tasks (deploying and scheduling, responses to crime problems, etc.). This edition includes new chapters on union and labor relations, police operations and homeland security. Throughout, case studies get readers thinking about the issues and exhibits show what some jurisdictions are doing to address problems of crime and disorder.For courses in Police Supervision and/or Management.

Table of Contents

The Supervisor in a Police Organization

The Dynamics of Police Organizations

Role and Responsibilities

Leadership and Motivation within the Police Organization

Community Policing and Problem Solving

Communication and Negotiation

Supervising Human Resources

Training, Education, and Professional Development

Evaluation Methods and Performance Appraisal

Stress, Wellness, and Employee Assistance Programs

Ethics, Inappropriate Behaviors, and Liability

Officersrsquo; Rights and Discipline

Unions and Labor Relations

Supervising the Work of Police

Deploying and Scheduling Personnel

Managing and Supervising Police Operations

On Patrol: Responses to Difficult Crime Problems

Disasters and Critical Incidents

Major Challenges

Homeland Security and Future Crime Related Issues

Appendix: Advice That Has Stood the Test of Time: Some Practical Counsel

Lao-Tzursquo;s Views

Analects of Confucius and Machiavelli

Cues for Todayrsquo;s Supervisors and Managers

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