What is "change" and why can it be difficult to manage in a police organization?

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What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

Change by definition is to alter, to make different, to transform, to replace with another, to switch. Change is often one of the most challenging and difficult events for human beings to manage. We tend to be satisfied with the status quo. There is a tendency in law enforcement to resist change. For many officers, change is uncomfortable. It often requires them to learn new ways of thinking and doing. If we're happy with the status quo, it's hard to visualize and accept what the change might bring. So, it's often easier for officers to hang onto what they know and are comfortable with, rather than welcome the unknown. When we are suddenly and unexpectedly removed from the contentment of our comfort zone, resistance, resentment, and struggle often ensue. The law enforcement profession is certainly no different. If not for progressive openminded leadership in today's agencies, officers probably would continue to perform their duties and responsibilities in the very same manner they were trained decades ago. It is imperative that today's law enforcement leadership constantly monitor, analyze, and adapt to the continuous changes in their work environments.