NCJ Number
139726
Date Published
1992
Length
671 pages
Annotation
This text explains the responsibilities of managers and supervisors in law enforcement, with emphasis on the role of the manager in the organizational structure and on the personal skills of effective managers.
Abstract
Based on law enforcement tradition and the best of current practices, the text explains the principles of effective management and supervision and the relationships among all members of the law enforcement agency. The discussion emphasizes that the development of self and subordinates is the main task of law enforcement managers and supervisors; this effort is a lifetime process that has professionalization as its goal. The text notes the evolution of the manager's role from an authoritative one to one that is oriented more to leadership. It also details the personal skills required of successful managers, including communicating effectively; using time wisely; budgeting; problemsolving; and making decisions, usually with the input of subordinates. In addition, it explains how managers can educate and motivate personnel to reach their personnel to reach their full potential, deal with the problems and conflicts that arise in any organization, and accomplish tasks through others. Discussion questions, chapter reference lists, photographs, checklists, appended forms, glossary, and index