Leadership and Management in Police Organizations

Author: Matthew J. Giblin

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Built on a foundation of nearly 1,200 references, this is a highly readable text that shows how organizational theory and behaviour can be applied to improve the operations, leadership, and management of law enforcement in the US.

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"Addresses the different management styles that are applicable to large as well as small police agencies."

- Dr. Michael Wigginton Jr., University of Mississippi

Built on a foundation of nearly 1,200 references, Leadership and Management in Police Organizations is a highly readable text that shows how organizational theory and behavior can be applied to improve the operations, leadership, and management of law enforcement. Author Matthew J. Giblin emphasizes leadership and management as separate skills in successful police supervisors and executives, illustrating to students how the two skills combine to improve individual and organizational efficacy in policing. Readers will come away with a stronger understanding of why organizational decisions matter and the impact research can have on police departments.

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“"Addresses the different management styles that are applicable to large as well as small police agencies."”

-- Dr. Michael Wigginton Jr

"Innovative use of macro and micro approach is to cover the material"

-- William Long

About the Author

Matthew J. Giblin is an associate professor and undergraduate program director in the Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.