The rapidly changing political and social climate in the US presents new challenges for law enforcement and requires exceptional leaders to navigate through them. Law enforcement administrators must possess leadership skills that allow them to connect with a wide-ranging demographic within their police agency while remaining dedicated to their primary mission to serve the public. Successful police agencies depend on the effectiveness of their leaders.

 

Two leadership styles emerge as critical to law enforcement Transformational Leadership and Situational Leadership.

 

Compare and contrast these two leadership styles. Which style is more suitable for you? Why?