Police Supervision and Management: In an Era of Community Policing

Collectively possessing more than 100 years of practical (administrative, managerial, supervisory) and academic experience, the authors of this book give its chapters a “real-world” flavor not often found in other volumes. They provide readers with a comprehensive look at the challenging roles of police supervisors and managers; exciting and up-to-date coverage of issues, trends, and tactics; and focus on timely topics such as terrorism and policing in the community policing era. A four-part presentation contains expanded discussions of relevant and timely topics—e.g., community policing and problem solving, ethics, patrol, critical incidents and disasters, organizational behavior, and administrative theory. For individuals working in the police field, use in law enforcement agencies, training academies, and in preparing for promotional examinations.

The authors bring more than 100 years of practical (including administrative, managerial, and supervisory) and academic police experience to this textbook; therefore, the chapters contain a "real world" flavor. A uniquely comprehensive view is provided of police supervision and management, and chapters also discuss such topics as critical incidents, tactical operations, patrol problems, officers' rights and discipline, community policing and problem solving, ethical issues and liability, and training and. evaluation. From beginning to end, the book provides an inside view of what are certainly difficult and challenging roles.