Leadership Matters: Police Chiefs Talk About Their Careers

Introduction "On being a chief," in their own words -- ch. 1. A sense of passion : how chiefs view thier jobs -- ch. 2. Before you take the top job : assessing "the fit" -- ch. 3. Making the transition to chief -- ch. 4. Developing and empowering your command team -- ch. 5. Working well with your bosses, the community, and your employees ch. 6. Transparency and accessibility : hallmarks of an effective media relations strategy -- ch. 7. Succeeding as a woman in policing : putting the gender issue in perspective -- ch. 8. Conclusion : different measures of success