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Explore key structures, processes, and behaviors in police administration with this authoritative text by Swanson, Territo, and Taylor. Essential for students and professionals in criminal justice, this book offers deep insights into effective police management.
Police Administration: Structures, Processes, and Behavior
This in-depth textbook by Charles R. Swanson, Leonard J. Territo, and Robert E. Taylor, titled Police Administration: Structures, Processes, and Behavior, provides a comprehensive exploration of police administration. Published by Prentice Hall, this text serves as a crucial resource for understanding the complex components that define police work and its management.
The narrative begins with the origins and development of police administration, detailing the various organizational structures from centralized to decentralized frameworks. It dives into the critical administrative processes including planning, organizing, staffing, and oversight. Furthermore, the book delves into the behavioral aspects of police personnel and the diverse factors influencing their conduct within the force.
Targeting a wide range of readers from students to seasoned practitioners in the field of criminal justice, this book is designed to impart a robust understanding of both theoretical and practical elements of police administration, alongside offering actionable insights for effective leadership in police organizations.
- Author: Charles R. Swanson, Leonard J. Territo, Robert E. Taylor
- Publisher: Prentice Hall
- ISBN: 978-0133754056