Education is a commonality amongst some of the most effective police leaders in the world. While leadership can certainly be learned over the span of ones career, some argue that it is observation and error that makes a good leader, along with higher education. As we have seen throughout this course, criminal justice is constantly going through periods of transition and leadership is a critical part of that transition.
Reflect and Respond.
Consider the benefits of experience, education, and training, and answer the following:
1)Describe what you think are the three most important characteristics or personality traits of an effective leader in policing. Defend your position.
2)Share your thoughts on what actions today’s police force can take to prepare leaders for tomorrow.
Respond to the above Discussion Question using no fewer than 200 words. Remember to use APA citations, and reference your sources, upon which you have based your answer.
