The Police Manager

Ronald Lynch is 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 currently serves as their staff director. He earned an MS 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.

1. A History and Philosophy of Police Management 2. Philosophy to Outcomes 3. Organizational Culture Part One: Behavioral Aspects of Police Management 4. Leadership Behavior Styles 5. The Top of the Hill 6. Creating a Breed of Super Sergeants 7. Succession Planning 8. Organizational Environment 9. Transactional Analysis 10. Understanding Personnel Through MBTI® Part Two: Functional Aspects of Police Management 11. Management Planning 12. Problem Identification and Decisionmaking 13. Management by Objectives 14. Productivity 15. Fiscal Management Part Three: Modern Police Management: Major Issues 16. Use of Power 17. The Use of Force 18. Civil Liability 19. Accreditation 20. Ethics for the 21st Century 21. The School Resource Officer Program: Establishing a Police Presence in Schools 22. Assessment Center Process 23. Leading Small and Medium Size Law Enforcement Agencies