The Police Manager

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.

Part One: Introduction to Police Management 1. A History and Philosophy of Police Management 2. Philosophy to Outcomes 3. Organizational Culture Part Two: 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 Three: Functional Aspects of Police Management 10. Management Planning 11. Problem Identification and Decisionmaking 12. Management by Objectives 13. Fiscal Management Part Four: Modern Police Management: Major Issues 14. Use of Power 15. The Use of Force 16. Civil Liability and Accreditation 17. Ethics for the 21st Century 18. The School Resource Officer Program: Establishing a Police Presence in Schools 19. Assessment Center Process 20. Leading Small and Medium-Size Law Enforcement Agencies