Leading Police Organizations

Police organizations are so essential to our community.  This Blog is intended to focus on the trials, tribulations and successes in the police field.  We will consider approaches and probe the underside of leadership efforts.

We will explore the leadership and management differences, as applied to police agencies.  The Blog will invite many practitioners to weigh in with thoughts on leading and helping agencies become more proactive, transparent and innovative in delivering services.

There are many great people serving in agencies across the globe.  Certainly, like all organizations made up of different people, there will be "pimples" in policing.  As I read the paper this morning, there are contrasting stories about the efforts of police agencies overnight including saving a person's life from a burning house, and then a front page story of a sergeant indicted for destroying evidence and obstructing justice, in a cover-up attempt of behavior at a police department.

The vast majority of agencies word to preserve the peace, solve crimes, respond to community needs and maintain vigilance to protect the community.

Thanks for reading.  I certainly hope this Blog can serve the community, as agencies try to meet the needs and expectations of the community and people they serve.

All the best,

Steve Morreale
Worcester State University