Category: Crime Publisher: Dr. Randy Gonzalez
ISBN-10: 0972168826
Pages: 170
Copyright: 2000
ISBN-13: 9780972168826
A basic primer in the tenets of professional law enforcement leadership. Covers principles, practices and precepts of leading within the supervisory ranks of law enforcement personnel.
Excerpt
The quality of leadership in law enforcement has been suggested to include several key elements. O.W. Wilson suggested that quality leadership reflects certain things. These include: (1)
1. Appearance
2. Spirit
3. Bearing
4. Demeanor
5. Words
6. Actions
7. Work
In other words, the quality of leadership is reflected not only by the leader, by also in the officers the leader leads. His or her appearance, spirit, bearing, demeanor, words and actions suggest he or she is a leader. And, the work that is done by the subordinates mirrors what the leader does as a supervisor. Good leadership motivates subordinates to do a good job. Those who are led in an effective and competent manner, enjoy their work, and take pride in their accomplishments. Good leaders create the process by which subordinates become loyal and interested in carrying out the daily tasks of law enforcement. Leading subordinate officers in an effective and efficient manner promotes harmony within the organization. Leadership is evident when subordinates perform to the best of their ability on a regular basis. Well-led officers provide quality public service. Three basic terms emerge in this discussion. These are:
Lead - to go before, or to show the way through influence;
Leader - the person who knows how to lead;
Leadership - the function of a leader, to maintain leadership ability;
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