Proactive Police Management

Thibault, Edward A., Ph.D.,Lynch, Lawrence M.,McBride, R. Bruce

ISBN 10: 013219368X / ISBN 13: 9780132193689

Published by Pearson College Div, 2006

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Synopsis:

Required reading for civil service promotional examinations. "Proactive Police Management" provides a review of the various approaches to police management using a contemporary and proactive approach. The seventh edition has been extensively revised, including new information on technology, operational and fiscal planning, management styles, training techniques, budgeting methods and national security concerns. It continues to balance planning and communication; theory and practice; and authoritative and participatory leadership approaches - emphasizing a consultative management style that enables all stakeholders to effectively anticipate, prevent and react to crime within their community. This book is used for training police supervisors and administrators and is required reading for civil service promotional examinations. The "Prentice Hall's Test Prep Guide to Accompany Proactive Police Management" (ISBN: 0-13-170126-6) is used in conjunction with this title to help law enforcement professionals prepare for their promotional exams. Shows how the combination of new proactive management techniques and the application of new technology are revolutionizing policing. Covers traditional scientific management, the behavioral/systems approach, and the human relations approach. Emphasizes community-policing, problem-oriented policing and intelligence-led policing. Used for training police supervisors and administrators and is required reading for civil service promotional examinations.

From the Publisher: This edition reviews the history of law enforcement management and examines traditional management models using a historical perspective. It maintains a proactive emphasis--encouraging forethought and anticipation of events.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Proactive Police Management
Publisher: Pearson College Div
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: hardcover
Condition: Good