The Police Manager, Seventh Edition

The Police Manager gives practical, field-tested guidance to students and professionals who aspire to leadership roles in law enforcement, providing a comprehensive explanation of issues and challenges that they will face as police supervisors. The book is divided into four parts, covering historical and philosophical underpinnings, behavioral aspects of police management, functional aspects of police management, and major issues in modern police work.

• Covers recent research findings that point the way to improvements in supervision by police managers.
• Revision author Egan Green brings the insights of a new generation to this book.
• Appendices contain sample police department forms and documents.

Ronald Lynch is one of the pioneers in encouraging the modern breed of educated, self-directed police officers. His book has been a staple of classrooms and exam preparation materials for decades.

Scott R. Lynch began his career in law enforcement in 1988 as a patrol deputy in the Orange County Sheriff's office. He rose steadily through the ranks and currently serves as their staff director. He earned an MS in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida in 1991. His specializations include event security, private-sector liaison work, school safety, and critical incident management.