Books in the Modern Police Administration series

Explores the personal experiences of a group of police chiefs who examine their leadership challenges in diverse cities. This book presents a historical overview and a short background of each police chief. It includes a set of recommendations for the future of police leadership in a democracy.

As communities continue to undergo rapid demographic shifts that modify their composition, culture, and collective values, police departments serving those communities must evolve accordingly in order to remain effective. This volume provides concrete instruction to agencies on how to promote successful policing by proceeding on a course informed by future trends and emerging community forces. Offering a unique juxtaposition of real-life examples, futures research, emergent trends, and management implications, the book explores community and political variables crucial to the decision-making process and provides practical strategies for police managers wishing to improve their proficiency.

Explores the personal experiences of a group of police chiefs who examine their leadership challenges in diverse cities. This book presents a historical overview and a short background of each police chief. It includes a set of recommendations for the future of police leadership in a democracy.