Unit 3
Leadership: More Than Just Getting Things Done

Overview

Unit 3 introduces the concepts of leadership and accountability both within and outside of policing. Leadership is integral to understanding management. Leadership is also an essential tool of managers who must balance the expectations of the external environment, the organization, and its employees. Unit 3 examines various aspects of leadership, its theoretical perspectives, traits, and applications. Unit 3 also assesses the implications of these concepts for the successful management of a police organization.

Learning Objectives

When you have completed Unit 3, you should be able to achieve the following learning objectives.

1. Assess various traits of leadership.
2. Recognize the importance of the concepts of leadership and accountability for police managers.
3. Describe the leadership style of selected police organizations and supervisors.
4. Analyse the effect of efficient leadership on a police service’s mission and operational outcomes.