Supervision Of Police Personnel,
By Iannone,
1Oth Edition
, TABLE OF CONTENT
1. The Supervisor's Role
2. The Supervisor's Function In Organization, Administration, And Management
3. Leadership, Supervision, And Command Presence
4. The Training Function: Problems And Approaches To The Instructional
Process
5. Interpersonal Communications
6. Principles Of Employee Interviewing
7. Some Psychological Aspects Of Supervision
8. Special Problems In Counseling And Remediation
9. Employee Dissatisfaction And Grievances
10. Discipline: Principles, Policies, And Practices
11. Personnel Complaint Investigation Procedures And Techniques
12. Personnel Evaluation Systems And Performance Rating Standards
13. Tactical Deployment Of Field Forces
14. Legal Knowledge Every Supervisor And Manager Should Have
15. Other Important Supervisory And Management Topics
, Course Introduction: Orientation To Supervision
Activities
Activity 1: Course Procedural Requirements
Materials Needed: 1. Chalkboard/Whiteboard/Flip Charts As Desired
2. Chalk Or Erasable Markers
3. Other Visual Aids As Desired
Introduction: 1. Why Understanding The Rules Of The School Helps The Student
2. How The Class Will Be Conducted
3. Discuss Readings
4. Overview Of Course
Presentation: 1. What Students Can Expect From The Instructor
2. What Is Expected Of Students
a. Assignments
b. Classroom Participation
c. Exams/Makeup Policies
d. Grading Policies
3. Discuss Features Of The Syllabus, Text Book, Bibliography
4. Method Of Presentation
5. Instructor, Students, Introduce Themselves, Any Information
About Themselves They Want To Share, Briefly Describe The
Motivation For Taking The Class
6. Motivation: Discuss Why It Is Essential For Supervisors To Master
The Principles And Techniques Of Supervising People
a. Improve Personal Effectiveness
b. Improve Organizational Effectiveness
c. Maintain High Morale And Reduce Grievances
d. Make The Job Easier
e. Increase Capacity For Promotion
7. Make The Transition Into A New Position More Comfortable
Assignment: 1. Collect Any Activities From The Preceding Chapter
2. Read The Next Chapter
3. Be Prepared To Discuss Applied Knowledge Questions And Questions
, At The End Of The Chapter
4. Assign Selected Activity(S) For This Chapter Or For The Next
Chapter As Appropriate
Application: 1. Have Students Discuss Strictly Supervisory Tasks Required Of A Police
Supervisor. Identify Supervisory Problems And Successes They
Have Seen Or Heard About.
Chapter 1
The Supervisor’s Role
CHAPTER OVERVIEW
Line Supervisors Have The Most Important Supervisory Role In The Police Department. They
Are The Greatest Influence On Organizational Productivity, As Well As Worker Performance
And Morale. The Position Requires Human Relations Skills, Technical And Organizational
Knowledge, And Managerial Expertise.
CHAPTER OBJECTIVES
1. To Become Acquainted With The Supervisor‘S Role
2. To Gain An Understanding Of The Basic Responsibilities Of The Supervisor
3. To Become Familiar With The Supervisor‘S Objectives
LECTURE OUTLINE
Supervisory Position
Technical And Supervisory
Competence Organizational
Knowledge
Basic Supervisory Responsibilities
Transition From Officer To Supervisor
Summary
Review Questions
Exercises
ADDITIONAL CLASS ACTIVITIES
Activity 1: The Pivotal Organizational Role Of The Sergeant
Materials Needed: 1. Chalkboard/Whiteboard/Flip Charts As Desired
2. Chalk Or Erasable Markers
3. Other Visual Aids As Desired