Police Leadership

Police Mental Barricade: A Survivor's Guide to Poor Law Enforcement Leadership is a raw and unfiltered look into what is causing the growing epidemic of suicides within the profession. Last year, Blue Help reported 228 (known) suicides within the law enforcement profession. This is compared to the 147 killed in the line of duty.

Drawn from class lectures tested over the past 13 years, Arthur D. Wiechmann, MA, shares an insiders view of the role and responsibilities of the police officer and manager. Wiechmann's 29 years as a police officer, 13 of which were as a Sergeant, provide a rich well of experience to draw from and share with readers. This engaging text is filled with examples that bring theory to life, making learning not only palatable but enjoyable and interesting. Weichmann deftly explores complex issues, bringing in applicable research, theory, and experience. There are many points where such case studies can be used for class discussion.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of 21st-century policing, self-awareness and personal growth are fundamental attributes for effective leadership. Essential Concepts for 21st-Century Police Leaders, authored by Damon L. Simmons, PhD, provides a compelling guide to stimulate personal leadership development and reflection among police leaders.

This manual summarizes all of the lessons from the leadership workshop we have been conducting in the last 10 years. It is easily one of the most powerful manuals on leadership, influence, power and creation of reality available.

"Pour moi, l'engagement est étroitement lié à l'épanouissement personnel et à la confiance parmi les membres d'une équipe. Quel que soit le niveau des enjeux - sauver des vies lors des missions du GIGN, mener à bien des projets professionnels ou personnels -, l'engagement est un formidable moteur pour passer à l'action." Que se passe-t-il lorsque l'on applique des préceptes du GIGN à la vie quotidienne ?

This is a different book about leadership. Leadership where mistakes are made. Leadership where mistakes are learnt from. Over a period, Allan Sicard developed a leadership style that created a workplace and a community where people do their best because they know they are trusted, included, supported, and cared for.

Why is there so much uncertainty about how to reduce crime and fix what’s wrong with the criminal justice system? How can we make these fixes and lower the high costs of incarceration? Uncertain Justice discusses recent problems and suggests some fixes. The chapters in each section highlight what’s wrong in response to recent developments in legislation, in the news, and in research reports. Then, each chapter concludes with some suggestions for reforming the system.