Discuss Law Enforcement and Supervision.

This will be over Chapter 2 and 3 I attached the pdf of the bookAccording to Fuld, for law enforcement agencies, the command and control administration style is preferable to any other administration styles. How do you think about this statement, or what are the pros and cons of this administration style? (p. 7)For this assignment, it is mandatory for students to respond to at least two class peers. However, you don’t need to do so if you can provide an answer to the first online discussion question like the example below.Leonhard F. Fuld was the first to submit a doctoral dissertation in regard to Police Administration. Fuld conducted a critical study of police organizations in the United States in which he analyzed various aspects of police organizations. Fuld looked at the hiring of officers all the way to how they enforced the law. Fuld found that poor administration caused organizational failure and ineffectiveness. Fuld’s approach emphasizes management control. Fuld’s work later became the foundation for the “command and control” style of administration. This is also referred to as top-down management. This is a hierarchal administrative structure that is organized by ranks with a single person responsible for all personnel in the organization. In a police department, this is typically the Chief of Police.The pros of this administration are that everyone has a clear and precise understanding of what their role is. The person at the top makes the decision that takes the ambiguity out of things. There is more supervision and which includes additional checks and balances to ensure everything is done by the book. The cons are stifling the ingenuity of the employees. Change and evolution of the department can be hard to come by even when needed. In some situations, it is also considered a fear-based administration style which means unhappy employees and potential high turnover rates.I personally have experienced working in places that utilizes the command and control administration style. I have mixed feelings when thinking about if it is a good administration style or not. I do feel it is important to have streamlined decision making and clearly defined job duties, but I also see how not listening to your employees’ thoughts and ideas can lead to a stagnant and unproductive work environment. The command and control administrative style exist under the idea that the person at the top is the best suited for the job and is always right. Unfortunately, this is not always true. In my personal experience, people do not want to be treated like they are a cog in a machine but a valuable asset that can share thoughts and concerns with their superiors. I found witnessed many people quit rather than work in that kind of environment where they felt like they didn’t matter. I feel that a more blended style is important to have a successful department. I do believe that certain aspects of law enforcement need a strong executive manning the reigns, but also need to give the people below them the ability to affect their work environment and duties for the betterment of the department. More, H. W., Vito, G. F., & Walsh, W. F. (2012). Organizational behavior and management in law enforcement. Boston, Mass.: Pearson/Prentice Hall.