{"title":"Gary W. Cordner","description":"\u003cp\u003eGary W. Cordner’s works delve into the complexities of police leadership and organisational dynamics, offering insightful perspectives on effective administration within law enforcement. His writing combines practical strategies with academic analysis, making his books valuable resources for students and professionals alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, Cordner’s books explore themes of management, policy, and ethical challenges in policing, providing readers with a deeper understanding of the operational and strategic aspects of police work.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"police-administration-by-gary-w-cordner-9781032254562","title":"Police Administration","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolice Administration\u003c\/em\u003e, 11th Edition, is a best-selling textbook that examines police administration from multiple perspectives: a systems perspective (emphasising the interrelatedness among units and organisations); a traditional, structural perspective (administrative principles, management functions, and the importance of written guidelines); a human behavioural perspective (the human element in organisations); and a strategic management perspective (communications and information systems, performance evaluation, strategies and tactics, and prevailing and promising approaches to increasing the effectiveness of police agencies).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManagement functions and organisational principles are defined and explained while providing an emphasis on evidence-based policing, diversity principles, and developing police agencies as learning organisations. A concluding chapter covers contemporary themes such as community engagement and collaboration, important issues such as police legitimacy and predictive policing, and modern management perspectives such as emotional intelligence and servant leadership.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCase studies based on real-life events invite students to practise managing conflicting circumstances, and \u003cem\u003eModern Policing\u003c\/em\u003e blog posts offer up-to-date news and breaking developments in the policing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is suitable for undergraduates studying police management and supervision in the US and for practitioners seeking promotion to senior management roles. The ancillaries available include an instructor’s manual, test bank, and lecture slides for faculty, as well as case studies for student use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607384342764,"sku":"9781032254562","price":482.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781032254562-police-administration.jpg?v=1778163725"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/gary-w-cordner.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}