Includes index.

Introduction -- Part 1: Police leadership as practice: 1. Why a leadership-as-practice perspective? -- 2. What do police leaders do? -- 3. When do police leaders lead? -- 4. Police leadership as practice -- Part 2: Strategy: 5. Social mission, organisational structure, and goal management -- 6. Strategy as practice -- Part 3: Community: 7. Organisational culture and police culture -- 8. Identity and belonging in communities of practice -- 9. Knowing in practice -- Part 4: Participation: 10. Sensemaking -- 11. Manoeuvring space -- 12. Power and politics -- Part 5: Activities: 13. Learning as practice -- 14. Change management in practice -- 15. Summary.--16. Index.

This book explores leadership in policing through a leadership-as-practice lens, focusing on relational, cultural, strategic, and organizational elements. It offers theory alongside case studies and best practices, making it essential for students and professionals in policing and leadership.