Deciding in a Police Environment Theory and Practice

Decision making in the police environment must take advantage of the latest advances in business and military management while addressing the challenges associated with maintaining order on a day-to-day basis. Developed from the diverse experiences of the authors as managers, police officers and crime analysts, this volume shows how to effectively use intelligence for making decisions, discusses the importance of respecting rules when deploying resources, and explains how to assess and monitor the impact of measures taken.

ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgementsAbout the AuthorsAbout DCAFTable of ContentsIntroductionFundamentalsStructureThe systemic approachA coherent system of decision-makingThe role of information in the decision-making processThe role of information in proactive and reactive styles of policingTraps in the decision-making processSummary and key pointsThe Operational ChainIntroductionStructure of the sectionThe flow of information and intelligence cultureRole of informationInformation processingSustained analysisDisseminationThe information technology fallacyIntelligence cannot always make the boss .(decision-maker) happyEvidence-based practice and intelligenceSummary and key pointsThe rational modelThe military decision-making modelThe police decision-making modelOther decision-making modelsSome decision-making trapsToolsIntegration of information in the decision-making processSummary and key pointsWhat does tactic mean?A framework for police tacticsTactical considerationsCoherenceHow to increase flexibility in the use of resources?Issues in the choice and use of tacticsSummary and key pointsDefinitionsSystem of control and oversightUse of assessmentsSummaryStructuresStrategy and structuresGeneral structuresIntelligence unit structuresOperational structuresOperational structures and intelligenceSummary and key pointsPower and LeadershipWhat is power?Problems between holders of powerLeadershipSummary and key pointsCommand in OperationsCommandThe organization of commandBriefingsSummary and key pointsTrainingIntroductionWho: trainees and instructorsWhere: location of the training activityWhat: learning outcomesHow: general recommendations for training deliverySummary and key pointsConclusionsBibliographyBooks and books sectionsArticlesList of Tables and Figures