Discuss what traits successful law enforcement leaders have. If you had to select one most important characteristic of a law enforcement leader, explain which characteristic you would select. Defend and be specific. Of the common errors made by those who manage, supervise and lead, explain which has the most potential for the most ill effects on a department. Give examples and support your decision.

Answer and Explanation:

A successful leader must be someone who is incorruptible, fair, tolerant and egalitarian, who does his job in a peaceful, correct and progress-promoting way, free from prejudice. The absence of prejudice and the ability to act in a peaceful manner are the main characteristics that a police leader must present. This is because a police leader who has these characteristics serves as an example to other police officers, who can shape their work and behavior to be less violent professionals and who judge people correctly, without considering racism and prejudice.

Within a department, corruption is the most harmful characteristic among legal professionals. This corruption takes away from the sense of fairness that is so essential within a police department. An example of this can be seen in corrupt police officers who facilitate illegal activities of powerful people, but fight and destroy black families and other social minorities based only on prejudice.