Leadership and Management: Fraternal Twins in Law Enforcement

摘要

Leadership and management are concepts regularly used in organizational change and reform literature. This is particularly evident in police settings, and, oftentimes, the two concepts are (mis)understood as interchangeable in training and development programs. Many positions in organizational administration are often referred to as leadership positions; yet, most personnel in these positions are engaged daily in managerial tasks with little to no time to spend on leadership. In law enforcement, the complex role of a police captain, police commander, police chief, or sheriff necessitates an individual who can multitask so as to both serve and coordinate multiple constituencies and, ultimately, balance the role of law enforcement management with the continuing role of a community and public safety leader. This requires knowledge and effective action in both leadership and management.