Training for the commander : investigating the need for training of police command personnel in management of high risk situations /

a direct and positive relationship between the existence of

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Severn, Dan Herbert, 1956-
Format: Thesis eBook
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1994.
Subjects:
Online Access:Link to OAKTrust copy
Description
Summary:a direct and positive relationship between the existence of
about tactical operations, selection, organization, training
agencies satisfied with the management of tactical
agencies which provide specialized training for commanders
already perceived as important by both chief executive
and tactics of SWAT teams were located. Very little of the
commanders. To seek answers to the questions listed above, a
Even though there is a good deal of literature published on
executives and tactical commanders, and differences in levels
experience. It was suggested by the researcher that there is
for chief executives and tactical team commanders in those
frequent, are still rare enough to preclude a high degree of
In reviewing prior literature, numerous articles and books
indicated there were differences in the levels of
level with tactical response in police agencies. To evaluate
management of such situations by police agencies. Achieving
of agencies being studied. The results of the questionnaire
of satisfaction for both groups when training was given to
officers and tactical unit commanders in agencies
operations?; 3) Is specialized training in management of
or training. Tactical situations, while becoming more
participating in this study.
researcher concluded that Situation Commander training is
said about the overall command of these units in responding
satisfaction with tactical operations between chief
satisfied with the management of tactical operations?; 2.) To
Situation Commanders as compared to when it was not. The
sought: 1) To what degree are tactical unit commanders
specialized training for commanders and the satisfaction
tactical operations provided for Situation Commanders?; 4) Is
than in those agencies which do not?
that level of expertise requires learning through experience
the degree of satisfaction with tactical operations higher
the training and need for training of specialized police
this hypothesis, answers to the following questions were
to crises. The public expects a high level of expertise in
to the chief executive officers and tactical unit commanders
units to respond to tactical situations, little seems to be
what degree are the chief executive officers of police
written material was specifically related to training of
written questionnaire was used. Questionnaires were mailed
Item Description:"Major subject: Curriculum and Instruction".
Vita.
Physical Description:x, 92 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Also available online.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.