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The development of police first-line leaders: An international comparison between Australia, England and Wales

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Police first-line leaders (sergeants/team leaders/supervisors) have significant impact on the workforce, as such there is the need for leaders to be effectively developed for their role and engage in ongoing learning. This paper focuses on the professional development of police first-line leaders. Comparing and contrasting approaches to knowledge, understanding and skills development within both the classrooms and workplaces across the policing jurisdictions of Australia, England and Wales. The paper explores the part education and training plays within leadership development, approaches to formal educational recognition and challenges which may affect the adoption of national and standardised approaches to leadership development.

Source: The Police Journal Theory Practice and Principles

DOI: 10.1177/0032258x251347216

Authors: Ian Pepper, Joe Jaramazovic

Institutions: University of South Wales, Queensland Police Service

Language: English

Topic: Human Resource Development and Performance Evaluation

Subfield: Applied Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Quality education, Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,400