Police Leadership

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This research paper will focus on developing police leadership. A leader is defined as one that leads or guides, one who is in charge of or in command of others. But being a leader takes more than just the ability to lead, particularly in a public office such as being a police department official. The police department, by the nature of its business, comes under public scrutiny and criticism. Today's department leaders must be able to implement fair and just practices, while maintaining a level of patience and understanding for all of their direct reports. This paper identifies the attributes that provide for successful police leadership. It also provides a literature review on the subject and proposes a research project.

From the Paper:

"Kouzes and Posner (1987) identified a transformational leadership model with leadership seen as a team activity where the emphasis is on personal commitment and accountability rather than compliance. The idea behind this is that a policeman, as a leader, must be able to motivate and develop highly effective teams. This requires an innovative approach that goes beyond being an authority. The leader needs to establish a connection with those around him and partner with his staff."

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