Increasingly, law enforcement organizations arernrecognizing the importance of leadership development and evaluation. Moving into these new domains requires that agencies develop definitions of what effective leadership means in their own communities and organizational context. Equipped with this definition, they canrnbegin to consider how to evaluate leadership potential among newer officers. This process also enables departments to work toward the improvement of leadership skills among current and future leaders.rnA variety of new and innovative development programs have emerged in recent years, though clear evidence of their efficacy remains elusive. The key is to continue to strive for leadership development, bothrnindividually and organizationally. At the end of the day, effective leaders may be those individuals who continually strive toward self-improvement. This ongoing pursuit undoubtedly will ensure that others emulate this quality, strengthening not just the skills of the leaders themselves but also elevating the leadership performance of those around them.
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