Managing and Leading Today′s Police 1st edition by Peak

Managing and Leading Today’s Police, 1st edition by Peak, examines the leadership and administrative challenges facing contemporary law enforcement agencies. Published by Sage, the textbook explores police organization, supervision, accountability, ethics, community relations, personnel issues, and the changing expectations placed on public safety leaders. It connects management theory with policing realities, helping students consider how decisions affect officers, communities, and organizational legitimacy. Designed for criminal justice, policing, and public administration courses, this text supports thoughtful discussion of effective leadership in a complex and highly visible public service environment.