Over the course of history, we have been fascinated and inspired by leaders. Indeed, when we examine any historical event, we tend to focus on the leaders and their deeds. This fascination with leaders indicates that people shape the past and present. They are the catalyst for action and change. They also bring stability into our lives. Citizens depend on all sorts of leaders, be they national leaders such as the president or local leaders such as a mayor, pastor, or other community leader, to guide, direct, and inspire them. Following is a natural phenomenon in a complex, pluralistic society, and leaders’ ability to lead is determined, to a great extent, by the degree to which they are accepted by followers (Barnard, 1968).

 

THE POLICE CHIEF is a leader who is recognized and respected in most communities. Citizens see the police chief as an individual who leads the forces that protect them. The police chief is seen as a person who has the knowledge and ability to deal with citizens’ problems. Members of the police department, on the other hand, see the police chief as the individual who represents them in government by advocating for the department when battling for resources. The chief also sets the department’s direction by establishing its goals, as discussed in Chapter 1. Police chiefs are more than figureheads; if they are to be successful, they must be leaders.

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