Public Administration in Criminal Justice Organizations

An inviting text, in an easy-to-read format, Police Administration in Criminal Justice Organizations, explores the Management, Organization, and Structure of Criminal Justice organizations. Weichmanns 29 years of Police Department experience, of which 13 were as a Sergeant, enliven the text and are a source of real-world examples and cases. This material has been tested for the past 13 years in Criminal Justice classes with hundreds of students. Topics covered include classic organizational theories, management functions, skills and roles, group dynamics, leadership principles, and decision-making within criminal justice organizations. Ethics, civil liability, training and development, program implementation and the budget process are also addressed in this comprehensive text. Public Administration in Criminal Justice Organizations is supplemented by Lesson Plans and Power Point presentations for Professors.