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Leadership Skills in Policing

Leadership Skills in Policing

Author: Colin Rogers
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199539512
Published In: August 2008
Format: Paperback , 398 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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The only UK-focussed text aimed at all uniformed officers on leadership in policing from the bottom up
Offers advice on leading teams, motivating others, dealing with disputes, problem-solving, and participating in meetings
Outlines the theory and concepts of good leadership and applies them to police management structures
All explanations supported by exercises, flow charts, useful websites and suggested further reading
Includes practical examples based on real-life operational scenarios
Includes a discussion of the ethics of leadership in policing
Offers an appreciation of the intelligence led approach, involving co-ordination between internal and external police partners and the importance of leadership within this

This practical guide to developing leadership skills in policing examines the qualities that make up a good leader, providing a variety of examples of good leadership approaches in various policing contexts. Police organisations are increasingly recognising the role of leadership at every level of the police hierarchy; with police officers involving themselves with partnership work, attending and facilitating public meetings and heading neighbourhood policing teams, as well as their more traditional police work.

This book aims to enhance leadership skills in policing and ensure officers carry out their duties as effectively as possible. It outlines the theory and concepts of leadership and applies them to police management structures, offering advice on a wide range of issues. These issues include leading teams, motivating others, dealing with disputes, problem-solving, participating in meetings and ethical leadership. All explanations are supported by exercises, examples of both good and bad leadership approaches, flow charts, useful websites and suggested further reading. The first practical guide to tackle leadership aimed at uniformed officers, this title is an essential purchase for anyone within the police service who has responsibility for leading at the front line of the police service.

The book forms part of the Blackstone's Practical Policing Series. The series, aimed at junior to middle ranking officers, consists of practical guides containing clear and detailed explanations of the relevant legislation and practice, accompanied by case studies, illustrative diagrams and useful checklists.

Readership: The primary market for this title is junior to middle ranking police officers, especially those seeking or newly involved in supervisory or managerial roles. Student police officers and those on foundation or further education policing courses, police trainers and training managers are also key markets. Secondary markets include force libraries, other law enforcement agencies such as SOCA, Customs, Immigration, Probation and Prison services.

1: Introduction to Leadership
2: Management Structures within the Police Service
3: Leading in Times of Change
4: Leading from the front
5: Ethical Leadership
6: Meetings
7: Communication Skills for Leaders
8: Motivating Staff
9: Dealing with Staff Issues
10: Leadership in Policing Teams
11: Leading Operations