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Title: Supervision of Police Personnel (6th Edition) (Supervision of Police Personnel)
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Manufacturer: Prentice Hall
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| Supervision of Police Personnel (6th Edition) (Supervision of Police Personnel) by Prentice Hall The book needs updating. |
Like so many others, I purchased this book because it was on the reading list for our promotion exam. The book isn't as bad as it is dated. Most of the references are from the 1970s and 1980s. As a result, it covers several older issues, but does not address many current ones. You will not find a word on topics like cultural diversity, racial profiling, crime mapping or terrorism in the text.
It appears the book has not been significantly updated since before the creation of the personal computer. Chapter 5, entitled The Instructional Process, shows how dated the material is. The text states how expensive projected aids are, but nevertheless encourages "Videocasts and tapes, stereographs, overhead projection equipment, motion picture projectors with or without sound, opaque projectors, slides with narrated tapes, and a multitude of other devices will add greatly to the teacher's instructional efforts . . ."
The text still contains a lot of good information. However, when readers repeatedly encounter horribly dated passages, it forces them to question the validity of the entire book.
I know that this book is a staple on promotional exams, but it would be nice if either the authors updated it, or the exam creators actually read it and realized just how dated it is. |
| Supervision of Police Personnel (6th Edition) (Supervision of Police Personnel) by Prentice Hall Drawn out and boring, hard to understand |
| I found Supervision of Police Personnel (6TH) to be pretty much drawn out and boring. It is painfully evident that the same information could have been relayed in a lot less then 400 boring pages. It was difficult to follow and often repetitive. A lot of detail was focused on irrelevant material. This was a difficult book for me to swallow (as a 12 year LEO), but it certainly rated high as a sleep aid for me. |
| Supervision of Police Personnel (6th Edition) (Supervision of Police Personnel) by Prentice Hall Supervision of Police Personnel |
| It is a very good informational source for anyone that wants to pursue a promotion in police work. The review questions at the end of each chapter are convenient and helpful. |
| Supervision of Police Personnel (6th Edition) (Supervision of Police Personnel) by Prentice Hall Don't pay for this book... |
Don't spend a dime...borrow it from a fellow Officer. I am a firm believer in capitalism, but these guys are really pushing the envelope. $99.00?! Nathan can keep the book!
Is the content any good? Yes, it is solid, however basic, leadership for Police Officers. But $99.00?! Go read something by Covey...it is a hell of a lot cheaper and far less boring. |
| Supervision of Police Personnel (6th Edition) (Supervision of Police Personnel) by Prentice Hall Sleeping Material |
| This book is so dry and painful to look at. It's great to look at right before you go to bed to ensure a great nights sleep. |
| Supervision of Police Personnel (6th Edition) (Supervision of Police Personnel) by Prentice Hall Product Description |
| This book offers complete coverage for leadership training of supervisors in law enforcement and allied fields. The relationships involved in individual and group management methods and the practical techniques for carrying out the various responsibilities of the supervisor are explored. Everyday problems faced by the police supervisor in interpersonal, operational, and administrative relationships with subordinates are also covered in detail. Chapter topics include the supervisor's role, and function in organization, administration, and management; leadership, supervision, and command presence; interpersonal communications; principles of interviewing; psychological aspects of supervision; employee dissatisfaction, grievances, and complaints; discipline principles, policies, and practices; tactical development of field forces; and conference leading. For the training of managerial and supervisory personnel in police departments and law enforcement agencies. |
