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Supervision of Police Personnel is the oft-cited “bible of police supervision.” Doubling as prep for promotional exams, this longtime bestseller addresses the essential knowledge, skills and characteristics of the professional law enforcement supervisor and manager. It examines key supervisory responsibilities, as well as best practices for handling citizen complaints, problem employees, and tactical deployment of field forces in critical situations. The 10th Edition examines complex management challenges, such as supervising a diverse workforce, evaluating fitness for duty, and responding to active shooters. This edition has updated accreditation information and a new dictionary of terms specific to supervising police personnel.

This is the eBook of the printed book and may not include any media, website access codes, or print supplements that may come packaged with the bound book. For courses in police administration, management, and supervision.The oft-cited “bible of police supervision”Longtime best-selling Supervision of Police Personnel addresses the essential knowledge, skills, and characteristics every professional law enforcement supervisor and manager should have. This authority in the field examines what it takes to move from officer to supervisor; key supervisory responsibilities such as training, coaching, and counseling; and dealing with citizen complaints, problem employees, and tactical deployment of field forces in critical situations. The 9th edition features extensive revisions, including two new chapters: “Legal Knowledge Every Supervisor and Manager Should Have” (Chapter 14) and “Other Important Supervisory and Management Topics” (Chapter 15).