Leadership in Police Organizations: The Leading Edge

This truth is undeniable: The world is getting smaller—and more complicated. The high-speed, technological age in which we live has blurred boundaries and has brought into proximity personalities and cultures that in previous generations would not have rubbed shoulders. As with professionals in every line of work, those in law enforcement need an understanding of human psychology and leadership skills to excel in an increasingly diverse world. Fortunately, the Leadership in Police OrganizationsSM (LPO) course, offered by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Center for Police Leadership and Training, can help managers disseminate this knowledge and grow a cooperative, capable, and committed workforce that has these proficiencies.