Assignment Details

Case Study: Sergeant Lou Maynard

Evaluate the implementation of problem-oriented policing within criminal justice entities.

Before starting this assignment, please take a few minutes and complete the practice learning activity associated with this outcome.

Write a 2-4-page paper (excluding cover page) responding to the following:

Read the case study on page 103 in Effective Police Supervision and apply critical thinking to construct persuasive arguments as to what you would you do if you were Sergeant Lou Maynard.

Use the questions at the end of the case study to help you construct your paper and be sure to address the following:

1. Describe the motivational issues that exist.

2. The basic need drives for each officer.

3. Assess your management style and how it relates to Theory X.

4. If your level of formal education, or the education of the officers, would be an obstacle.

For assistance with this Assignment, refer to Chapter 4 of your text.

(PLEASE NOTE: This essay may require outside research.)

You may consult the Kaplan Online Library, the internet, the textbook, other course material, and any other outside resources in supporting your task, using proper citations in APA style.