– Delves into police organization and management, focusing on the history, philosophy, and practical dynamics of top-level leadership.
Enter Criminal Justice Management and Leadership: An Anthology . While physical copies have long rested on the shelves of academy libraries, the digital migration of this text—now widely read online—has democratized access to the operational brain of the justice system. This feature explores why this specific anthology has become a cornerstone for modern reform, what insights it offers into the "business" of justice, and why reading it online is changing the landscape of law enforcement education.
Criminal Justice Management and Leadership: An Anthology (2022) is a curated 332-page textbook edited by Dr. John DeCarlo and Eric Dlugolenski, designed to prepare students and practitioners for leadership roles in the rapidly evolving criminal justice system. The text addresses the critical need for effective leadership in policing and corrections, balancing traditional operations with necessary modern reforms.
Through its collected essays, the anthology argues that leadership in criminal justice is not merely a rank, but a distinct skill set involving:
Leveraging LEADS scholar perspectives. Who Should Read This Anthology?
