Reading List

Lead well!

The Police Leadership Institute, led by Dr. Marshall Jones, offers a comprehensive reading list designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of law enforcement professionals. This curated selection includes seminal works on leadership, ethics, community policing, and organizational management.

Key Titles from the Reading List:

1. Challenging the Law Enforcement Organization: The Road to Effective Leadership by Jack E. Enter

2. Emotional Survival for Law Enforcement: A Guide for Officers and Their Families by Kevin Gilmartin

3. It Worked for Me: In Life and Leadership by Colin Powell

4. It’s Your Ship: Management Techniques from the Best Damn Ship in the Navy by Michael Abrashoff

5. The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni

These texts provide valuable insights into effective leadership practices, ethical decision-making, community engagement strategies, and the psychological well-being of officers. 

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