Introduction

This lesson tracks the history of police administration and management from its early conception to the present day. The chief architects of police administration and management derive from both practitioners and academics, and presented here are the leading schools of thought, including public administration, business management, and police management. At present, police management tends to be a blend of the historical schools of management. Students should be familiar with the various schools as well as their historical roots and major ideas.

After completing this lesson, you should be able to:

• outline the major schools of management;
• review Peel’s Nine Principles;
• identify the leading contributors to police management thought;
• analyze the concept and characteristics of the police subculture;
• outline the role of women, minorities, and gay officers in policing.