The sixth edition of this well-received volume provides the opportunity for readers to experience the problems inherent in the various roles of a law enforcement officer though an experiential case-study approachpresenting situations that address police-community relations, crisis prevention, juvenile justice, the emotionally distressed/mentally ill, police stress, ethical dilemmas, and administrative/supervisory issues. Solving the problems in these 63 scenarios promotes thoughtful and stimulating class discussion on the challenging nature of police work.

Built on a foundation of nearly 1,200 references, Leadership and Management in Police Organizations is a highly readable text that shows how organizational theory and behavior can be applied to improve the operations, leadership, and management of law enforcement. Author Matthew J. Giblin emphasizes leadership and management as separate skills in successful police supervisors and executives, illustrating to students how the two skills combine to improve individual and organizational efficacy in policing. Readers will come away with a stronger understanding of why organizational decisions matter and the impact research can have on police departments.

Law enforcement professionals encounter multiple challenges. The experiential case-study approach of Human Relations and Law Enforcement—honed through seven editions—places readers in hypothetical problem situations. Scenarios invite reflection and prompt a deeper understanding of the nature of law enforcement work. Concise but thorough introductions set the stage for thoughtful analysis of police-community relations, crisis intervention, interacting with juveniles, effective contact with the emotionally distressed, coping with stress, making ethical decisions, and administrative responsibilities. Case commentaries and questions stimulate discussion about possible courses of action and potential outcomes.

"The goal of this book is to provide the necessary education and mental health training to any level police officer when dealing with mental health issues. Its main objective is to present comprehensive, up-to-date information for the police officer about human behavior which is still the main focus of his or her job."--BOOK JACKET.

What is the best management style for the police? Police Mission discusses the values and norms inherent in the American police mission, and examines how police respond to challenges that arise while attempting to uphold this mission. It reveals that the way officers are being trained in ethics and human relations are not effective as they could be, and argues that policing has to move towards a greater emphasis on human values, moral sensitivity, and discerning judgment. A large number of themes ranging from personnel management, occupational culture, and innovative experiments in US policing techniques are examined. Several organizational theories as well as examples of international policing efforts from England to Japan are also analyzed. An important contribution to police literature, this book will be a valuable aid to students of criminology as well as practitioners and researchers of police science.