Ethics-Based Policing - by Ross Swope (Hardcover)
About this item
Highlights
- Ross Swope served the police profession for more than four decades.
- Author(s): Ross Swope
- 192 Pages
- Political Science, Law Enforcement
Description
About the Book
A law enforcement veteran offers a straightforward, proven approach to restoring public trust in the police force.
Book Synopsis
Ross Swope served the police profession for more than four decades. Highly decorated and accomplished, he worked with thousands of officers and police officials who performed their duty with courage, dedication, and compassion. But today, those honorable professionals-and law enforcement itself-are threatened by the criminal acts of a few corrupt members.
In Ethics-Based Policing, Swope presents a clear guide for solving the problem. Focusing on seven building blocks of integrity, illustrated by stories from his career, he shows police departments how to use the tools already at their disposal to create a culture grounded in accountability. When his approach is implemented with unwavering dedication, police use of excessive force or brutality will dramatically decline, thereby reducing and even eliminating resentment and ill will.
This book is an invitation to join the call for higher ethical standards to improve the profession and restore an environment of trust, confidence, and cooperation between the public and those who have sworn an oath to serve them.
Review Quotes
"A thoughtful and timely work covering one of the most crucial issues facing policing."--Charles Ramsey, CNN contributor and former Commissioner of the Philadelphia Police Department
"Ross's over forty years of law enforcement experience and research provided him an opportunity to become an expert. . . . A must read for all police executives, managers, recruiters, and trainers."--Al Broadbent, former Director of Security, US Department of Commerce
"A clear guide to police and sheriff departments and other law enforcement organizations for strengthening an ethical culture."--William P. McManus, Chief of Police, San Antonio, Texas
"Impressive, timely, and on point. . . . Profound!"--Victor Brito, Chief of Police, Rockville, Maryland
"It's likely the most concise and timely exposition of the real problems, and real solutions, in police culture I've seen to date. It's a must read, especially for first-line supervisors."--John Patrick Clair, Chief of Police, Marion, Virginia