Leadership in the corporate and business world has dominated the literature and research there is a lack of research into what might constitute the most effective mechanisms to develop leadership within Police organizations. The need for effective leadership in policing is quite evident, given the range of accounts of Police officers and Police organizations failing to serve the public with professionalism and integrity. Because of the nature of the Police organization as a complex adaptive system, police leaders are not insulated nor isolated from the many internal and external forces that impact the police organization.

Effective Police Leadership in the 21st Century: New Paradigms for a Novel Context is a first-of-its-kind publication as there are currently no books with an interdisciplinary and international framework focused on Police leadership in the 21st century context, it features case Studies from real-world Police leadership situations are included and has an international, interdisciplinary team of editors and authors.

Effective Police Leadership in the 21st Century provides a platform and pathway to equip existing and emerging Police leaders with a range of leadership mindsets and skillsets. The integration of real-world case studies reviewing former and current Police leaders further supports critical interaction and reflection for the readers.

Global Leadership Iinitiatives (GLI) was founded by Dr. Rob Elkington and Sarah Elkington in 2016. GLI exists to empower individuals and teams to become confident, effective leaders who can inspire and guide their colleagues towards a common goal.