Police Chief Article

Preparing Leaders for Law Enforcement

Several years ago, I wrote an article, published in Police Chief Magazine with a colleague Dr. P.J. Ortmeier from Grossmont College.  Dr. Ortmeier was very active in trying to advance leadership development programs in California.  Unfortunately, P.J. died last year and he will be missed.

The article focused on adapting and applying the federal Senior Executive Service - Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) for policing.  Created by the Office of Personnel Management, they have identified five core qualifications, including:

ECQ 1: Leading Change
ECQ 2: Leading People
ECQ 3: Results Driven
ECQ 4: Business Acumen
ECQ 5: Building Coalitions

For anyone interested in gaining rank or who has been promoted in a police organization, reviewing these core qualifications can be of value.

If interested in the article, please click above on the Preparing heading.

Steve Morreale
Worcester State University