Police administration
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Police administration
（McGraw-Hill series in criminology and criminal justice）
McGraw-Hill, c1991
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Description
This is a comprehensive, up-to-date introduction to police administration for courses in police administration and for officers preparing for sergeant's exam. Covering all major administration areas, this balanced treatment of theoretical concepts and practice provides students with an understanding of how and why police agencies are administered and the options or alternatives available to the administrator. Practical applications and case studies, usually from specific departments, support the theoretical concepts. An overview of the political process delineates the relationship between the police and government. Strong coverage of planning activities covers planning, programming, and budgeting. Court cases are provided throughout to promote understanding of legal concepts which apply to the various aspects of administration.
Table of Contents
PART ONE: THE NATURE AND SETTING OF POLICE ORGANIZATIONS. 1. Introduction to Police Administration. 2. The Role of Police in Modern Society: A Search for Goals. 3. The Environment of Police Administration. PART TWO: ORGANIZATIONAL PERSPECTIVES. 4. Foundations of Police Organizations. 5. Contemporary Management. PART THREE: PEOPLE PERSPECTIVES. 6. Motivation and Leadership in the Police Setting. 7. Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution. 8. Identifying and Managing Stress.9. Police Personnel Administration. 10. Labor Relations. PART FOUR: CONTROL PROCESSES IN POLICE MANAGEMENT. 11. Operational Accountability and Control. 12. Planning, Programming, and Budgeting in the Police Setting. 13. Police Productivity. 14. Change and the Police Organization.
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