NCJ Number
120
Date Published
Unknown
Length
20 pages
Annotation
POLICE CHIEF RECOGNITION OF POOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS AND THE NEED FOR LIBERAL ARTS TRAINING IS DISCUSSED.
Abstract
THE COURSE DESIGN OF THE DEVELOPED PROGRAM TO INCREASE THE EFFICIENCY OF POLICE DEPARTMENT HEADS IS DIVIDED INTO THREE AREAS - CONCEPTUAL SKILLS, HUMAN SKILLS, AND TECHNICAL SKILLS. THE COMPONENT PARTS OF EACH AREA WERE ANALYZED AND FASHIONED INTO COURSES OFFERED TO POLICE CHIEFS FROM ANY SIZE COMMUNITY. THE REPORT DISCUSSES THE BACKGROUND OF THE PARTICIPANTS AND A PROFILE IS INCLUDED IN AN APPENDIX. AN INTERESTING CONCLUSION IS THAT POLICE LECTURERS NEED NOT INSTRUCT POLICE MANAGERS.