Authors : Dr. John Motsamai Modise

Volume/Issue : Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 12 - December

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10652802

Abstract : In contrast to management studies, we explore leadership as practice epistemologically in this piece as we examine police leadership. Our goal is to learn more about the actual duties of police leaders and the motivations behind their methods. Looking at these traits as two sides of the same coin, we examine these aspects of police commanders' professional leadership practice (Schatzki et al. 2001; Whittington 2006; Orlikowski 2010; Gheardi 2012; Nicolini 2012: Day 2014; Raelin 2016). As part of a research approach that scholars believe would enhance more conventional leadership studies, we examine the ongoing daily dynamics of relationships and practices leaders as well as how these processes constitute leadership practices (De Rue et al. 2011; Fleming 2015; McCusker et al. 2019).Over the past 50 years, the size and complexity of police organizations have significantly increased, rendering traditional methods of selecting and training police leaders inadequate. As a result, the study of police leadership has become increasingly relevant. Today's police organizations are large and complicated, making effective leadership more crucial than ever to the success of operations and results. The first portion addresses police leadership, or theme 1. The second section discusses theme 2 attributes of policing, and the third section ends with the following theme: Three leadership philosophies in law enforcement.

Keywords : Police Leadership, Leadership As Practice, Police Culture, Police Reform, Police Chief, Police Command, Police Management.