The Police Manager

Egan K. Green is a professor of criminal justice at Radford University in Virginia. He took over revision of The Police Manager in the seventh edition. His other research interests include rural crime, with a focus on wildlife crime and wildlife law enforcement; he also conducts research on illicit liquor manufacturing and distribution. Ronald G. Lynch, who died in 2013, was one of the pioneers in encouraging the modern breed of educated, self-directed police officers. His book has been a staple of classrooms and exam preparation materials for decades. Scott R. Lynch began his career in law enforcement in 1988 as a patrol deputy in the Orange County Sheriff’s office. He rose steadily through the ranks and retired as their staff director. Currently he serves as director of security at Full Sail University in Orlando. He earned an M.S. in criminal justice from the University of Central Florida in 1991. His specializations include event security, private-sector liaison work, school safety, and critical incident management.

Preface. Part 1 Introductory Concepts of Police Management. 1. A History and Philosophy of Police Management. 2. From Philosophy to Outcomes. 3. Organizational Culture. Part 2 Behavioral Aspects of Police Management. 4. Leadership Behavior Styles. 5. Creating a Breed of Super-sergeants. 6. Succession Planning. 7. Organizational Environment. 8. Transactional Analysis. 9. Understanding Personnel Through MBTI®. Part 3 Functional Aspects of Police Management. 10. Management Planning. 11. Problem Identification and Decision Making. 12. Management by Objectives. 13. Fiscal Management. Part 4 Modern Police Management: Major Issues. 14. Use of Power. 15. The Use of Force. 16. Communication During High Profile Crises 17. Civil Liability and Accreditation. 18. Ethics for the XXXst Century. 19. The School Resource Officer Program: Establishing a Police Presence in Schools. 20. Assessment Center Process. 21. Leading Small and Medium-Sized Law Enforcement Agencies. Appendix A: Orange County Sheriff’s Office General Order. Appendix B: Orange County Sheriff’s Office General Order. Appendix C: Status Report Required Documents. Appendix D: Agreement between the School Board of Orange County, Florida and the Orange County, Florida, Sheriffs Office for the School Resource Officer Program. Appendix E: Orange County Sheriff’s Office Special Order. Appendix F: Orange County Sheriff’s Office D.A.R.E./S.R.O./Orientation Week. Index,