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07: ILEETA Learning Lab: Transforming Police Culture with Frank Trammer
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Key Topics Discussed:
- Introduction to Police Culture:
- Importance and definition of police culture.
- Need for transformation within law enforcement.
- Five Major Obstacles in Police Culture:
- Void of Quality Leadership: Impact of poor leadership and the need for servant leadership.
- Anti-Intellectualism: Importance of continuous professional development and creating learning organizations.
- Discourtesy: Addressing respect and communication issues both internally and externally.
- Overreliance on Tactics: Balancing tactical training with problem-solving, decision-making, and communication.
- Corruption of the Heart: Maintaining officers' purpose and passion for their work.
- Creating a Culture of Leadership:
- John Maxwell’s Five Levels of Leadership.
- Importance of relationships, competence, and people development in leadership.
- Developing Learning Organizations:
- Continuous, lifelong learning beyond mandatory training.
- Investing in officers’ education and training to improve performance and community relations.
- Addressing Discourtesy and Building Respect:
- Hiring motivated individuals who value service.
- Implementing internal practices of police legitimacy and procedural justice.
- Investing in Training and Development:
- Significance of field training officers (FTOs) and trainers in shaping organizational culture.
- Providing leadership training throughout officers' careers, starting from the academy.
Key Takeaways:
- Transforming police culture requires a shift in leadership practices, continuous learning, and respect within the organization and the community.
- Leadership training should start at the academy and continue throughout an officer's career.
- Investing in motivated individuals and providing proper training can foster a positive police culture.
Resources Mentioned:
- Book: Arrested Development by David Cooper
- Book: Dying for a Paycheck by Jeffrey Pfeffer
- Book: It’s the Manager by Gallup
- Book: Leadership Lessons from a UPS Driver by Ron Wallace
- Book: Leaders Eat Last by Simon Sinek
- Program: Guardians Path by Guardian Leadership
Contact Information:
- Frank Trammer: [email protected]
- Guardian Leadership Website: guardianleadership.com
- ILEETA Membership Information: ILEETA Membership
- Director of Operations, Jenny Merlin: [email protected]
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