The Leadership Gap

This is an excellent, well researched and articulated book that identifies the ‘gap’ in the leadership process that has historically existed in law enforcement. Additionally the author provides succinct and workable deliverables to assist the reader in building bridges across the gaps. – Jeff McGuire, a nearly fifty-year career in law enforcement; former acting deputy chief of police, Toronto Police Service; former chief of police, Niagara Regional Police Service; former executive director, Ontario Association of Chiefs of PolicePaul Rinkoff’s work is a fresh take on established leadership themes. His exploration of what he terms the ‘leadership gap’ has provided much needed depth and precision to the challenge police leaders and those who aspire to lead must address, and his advice and suggestions are instructive and broadly applicable. As a result, his work is distinctive and very important. A thoroughly practical, logical, and evidence-based approach to police leadership. A necessary read for anyone interested in leadership. – Mike Federico, retired deputy chief of policeCurrent and comprehensive, this text is an important contribution to the area of police leadership that should be read by all police executives as well as those in the lower ranks. It is timely, well-researched, and authored by a seasoned police officer who also is an academic. – Peter I. Collins, operational forensic psychiatrist, Ontario Provincial PolicePaul Rinkoff has delivered a must-read compilation of practical and influential leadership strategies for current and future law enforcement leaders. Read this book and learn more about creating the buy-in that you need to lead during these challenging and changing times. – Myron Demkiw, chief, Toronto Police Service

Dr. Paul Rinkoff is a senior-level law enforcement official and evidence-based researcher in law enforcement and public safety. Paul’s leadership experience spans multiple agencies and areas, including oversight of the training and professional development center of North America’s fourth largest municipal police service.