Review the theories concerning leadership and choose the one that you consider best suited for a midsize police department. Defend your choice
What will be an ideal response?
Any one of the theories presented in this chapter can be applied to a mid-size department of 40 to 100 personnel. One that is applicable would be Covey's seven habits, since a leader with good character and vision can have a personal impact on the members of the department. A leader using Covey will have to put first things first because those in leadership positions in small and mid-size agencies have a tendency to try to do everything or become personally involved in a wide range of daily tasks.
The Grant website is another source for application of the "giving" theory and some practical discussions on managmenet issues including the use of social media.
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Crimes of the homeless mainly involve acts that indicate personal ______________
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Refer to the above figure. The points between B and C are known as
A) a peak. B) a trough. C) an expansion. D) a contraction.
Reactive Policing is when police ________.
A. respond to crime calls after they have been committed B. work with the community to prevent crime C. give attention to specific problem areas D. and the community and other public and private resources work together to solve crime