Police Leadership: Understanding Procedures and Customs for Sustainable Development | Chapter 6 | The Evolving Blueprint, Strategic Leadership, VALUE-Driven Police Leaders and Ethical Excellence in Law Enforcement

 

The purpose of the chapter is to understand the protocols, laws, and traditions associated with the advancement of policing leadership. Primary Subjects: Leadership and the advancement of leadership skills within law enforcement contexts. The significance of context in leadership development. Structured training, guidance, and practical experiences in the advancement of police leadership. The deficiency in theoretical study about the advancement of police leadership. Principal Arguments: There is considerable academic attention on leadership within corporate environments, but comparatively less in law enforcement. Context is essential for the advancement of leadership, especially in law enforcement. Formal training and mentorship are essential for the growth of police leadership. Empirical data on police leadership development is insufficient. Methodological approach: Comprehensive literature review. Importance/Consequences: Emphasises the necessity for additional research on the formation of police leadership. Highlights the significance of proficient leadership within police organisations for sustaining public trust and guaranteeing community safety.  Suggests that the formation of police leadership may require specialised approaches. Target demographic: Scholars, academics, law enforcement officials, policymakers, and those engaged in leadership development within policing. Summary: Further theoretically grounded study is required in the realm of policing, rather than relying solely on generalised insights from corporate leadership studies, to gain a deeper understanding of police leadership development. Supplementary Remarks from the Introduction: The introduction also emphasises the repercussions of ineffective police leadership, including heightened crime rates, diminished public trust, and harm to the police force's reputation. The introduction raises the topic of whether police leadership development is a "art" or a "science".  The paper examines the interplay among organisational structure, culture, and leadership.

 

 

Author(s) Details

Dr. John Motsamai Modise
Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa.

 

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