Law Enforcement and Police Leadership

by Raymond E. Foster, Michael Messina

Written by a former police officer, this text address the leadership challenges created by subcultures in varied law enforcement organizations. The comprehensive coverage includes an introduction to leadership and supervision, a description of police subcultures, presentations of leadership and communication theories, explorations of decision making and motivation, and a look at mentoring and leadership development.While this book is an excellent text for law enforcement students, its practical approach will also appeal to professionals looking to improve their leadership skills. Instuctors adopting the book will have online access to syllabi, PowerPoint® presentations, test banks, and an instructors manual. The author is the creator of www.police-writers.com, a site that draws over a million visitors annually.

280 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2009