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MILITARY
BOOKS
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Thomas E. Baker
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Thomas E. Baker is an associate professor of
sociology/criminal justice, and awarded the
Decennial Medal and Order of Pro Deo et
Universitate for service. In addition, Tom
served as a Lt. Col. (Ret.) United States Army
Reserve Military Police Corps, Special Agent,
and Commander with United States Army Criminal
Investigation Command.
His civilian experience includes former police
officer for Henrico County Police, Richmond,
Virginia, and Montgomery County, Maryland. His
service includes assignments as an Intelligence
Officer and Undercover Officer in the Vice,
Intelligence and Organized Crime Unit. His
previous professional experience includes
service in the Virginia Community College
System as an associate professor, Child
Supervisor, and teacher for the Diagnostic
Center for Children, Bon Air, Virginia, and
Children's Supervisor Richmond, Virginia
Detention Center. His academic degrees include
A. A. Social Science/Law Enforcement; B.S.
Social Welfare/Criminal Justice, M. S.
Rehabilitation Counseling/Corrections, Virginia
Commonwealth University; M. Ed. Sports Science,
and M.S. Health and Educational Administration,
East Stroudsburg University; CAGS Psychology
and Counseling, Marywood University; advanced
study adult education, Pennsylvania State
University, and educational leadership, Temple
University.
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Thomas E. Baker is the author of
Effective Police Leadership;
Intelligence-Led Policing: Leadership
Strategies and Tactics; Introductory
Criminal Analysis: Crime Prevention
and Intervention Strategies; The
Siesta Key Awakening;
and, Po lice
Suicide: Proactive Leadership and
Crisis Management Strategies
According to the book description of Police
Suicide: Proactive Leadership and
Crisis Management Strategies,
"Researchers are beginning to analyze
and address the police suicide enigma.
This book examines the need for
improved research that focuses on
related psychological components and
successful prevention and intervention
strategies. Primary discussions
include: police stress, post-traumatic
stress, depression, and police
suicide. This new book examines police
suicidal behaviors and should prove
helpful in developing suicide
assessment and training programs."
According to the book description of
Effective Police
Leadership, “Great
leaders aren't born, they're made and
this book makes them! Whether you're
an officer aspiring to lead or a
senior official interested in
evaluating and enhancing your
leadership effectiveness, this
powerful book gives you practical,
in-depth insight into the time-yesyed
principles that empower supervisors
and inspire troops. From developing
high morale and lasting respect to
implementing constructive disciplinary
techniques and effective conflict
resolution strategies, the wealth of
wisdom in this book will launch you
and those in your charge to the
highest levels of unity and
performance!”
One reader of Effective
Police Leadership said,
“The book offers practical techniques
and "can do" leadership strategies for
over-coming obstacles police leaders
encounter everyday. It encourages the
reader to answer three basic
leadership questions: Where am I
going? How will I get there? How will
I know when I have arrived? EFFECTIVE
POLICE LEADERSHIP is inspirational;
the reader learns the importance of
developing vision and direction.”
One reader of Effective
Police Leadership said,
“EFFECTIVE POLICE LEADERSHIP is reader
friendly, inspirational and includes
case study applications. The book is a
combination of relevant theories and
practical applications. It meets the
needs of the men and women of law
enforcement and students interested in
the field of criminal justice.
EFFECTIVE POLICE LEADERSHIP addresses
two key leadership requirements:
Character and Competence. The book
provides police officers the
navigational system for developing a
can do attitude. The chapters and
themes provide a compass for
developing vision, inspiration and
direction. This book offers practical
techniques and can do leadership
strategies for over-coming obstacles
police leaders encounter everyday.
EFFECTIVE POLICE LEADERSHIP is for
police officers and students who
aspire to serve in a leadership
capacity. This book is an excellent
resource for studying future
responsibilities and promotional
opportunities. The book explores the
roles of chief, senior leader, middle
manager and sergeant. The chapters and
themes develop essential leadership
skills that encourage others to follow
your leadership in the Twenty-First
Century.
EFFECTIVE POLICE LEADERSHIP provides a
framework for your professional
leadership development. The book will
help you answer three essential
leadership questions: Where am I
going? How will I get there? and How
will I know when I have arrived? This
book offers practical guidelines. I
believe this book inspires you to
reach your fullest potential as an
effective police leader. I encourage
anyone interested in this topic to
consider purchasing this book.”
According to the book description of
Introductory Criminal
Analysis: Crime Prevention and
Intervention Strategies
it “is an interdisciplinary and social
science approach that explores the
field of criminal analysis. The text
applies criminological and
psychological theory to practice in
the analysis of serial crimes and
predators. The author strives to meet
the academic needs of criminal justice
majors, police officers, and police
leaders. Special
emphasis is placed on ten basic
prevention and intervention
strategies: (1) criminal analysis, (2)
community-oriented policing, (3)
geographic information system(s), (4)
geographic profiling, (5) domestic
violence, (6) street crime analysis,
(7) criminal investigation analysis,
(8) intelligence analysis, (9)
technology and computer applications
and (10) grantsmanship. The text has
coordinated themes that articulate
prevention and intervention
strategies. The book has the following
special features: Analyst Corners
strategically placed in the text that
include the work of leading
international and national experts;
Presents a considerable number of
analytical concepts; Numerous
illustrations, charts, graphs, and
tables; Case study illustrations that
enhance understanding; Subheadings and
short paragraphs enhance transition,
coherence, and clarity for the
learner, and, Questions included at
the end of each chapter.”
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According to the book description of
Intelligence-led Policing: Leadership, Strategies & Tactics, the reader will “Learn: Crime
analysis techniques that help departments predict & more effectively intervene against crime; Organizational alignment
strategies that facilitate information gathering and sharing; The 6-step process for effective, widespread intelligence dissemination;
Methods for evaluating threat levels & wisely allocating personnel & resources; and, Differences between Community
Oriented Policing, Problem Oriented Policing and Compstat concepts.”
One reader of Intelligence-led
Policing: Leadership, Strategies & Tactics said, “If you're a motivated law enforcement/criminal justice
professional, this book is a must-have for your personal library. Baker's approach to teaching you how to leverage valuable--yet
often overlooked--intel to enhance and maximize crime-fighting is both understandable and practical. In today's budget-crushing
atmosphere, smart decision-making by talented law enforcement leaders relative to personnel and resource allocation is crucial.
Baker's book arms you with the information you need to be that leader. Baker has also created a companion study guide that
goes with this book that helps you ensure that your understanding of the key concepts is complete and underscores the fact
that Baker is focused on one thing: making sure that YOU learn.”
About the Henrico
County Police Department
According
to the Henrico Police Department, “Located in Central Virginia, Henrico County is approximately 245 square miles in
size and has a population of over 301,000. We are bordered by the City of Richmond, and the counties of Charles City, Chesterfield,
Goochland, Hanover and New Kent. Two major Interstate highways run through the County. Interstate 95 is
a major North/South highway and is one of the busiest roads in the Country. Interstate 64 is an East/West highway ending in
the Tidewater area of Virginia. Richmond International Airport is located in the County.
The first known mention of an "officer" in Henrico was the appointment
of a Special Police Officer on December 14, 1871. There is no further mention until 1908 when the Board of Supervisors recommended
that a mounted patrol be used. The first major step toward today's department was in 1915 when T. Wilson Seay was appointed
the first Chief of Police. When the County converted to the County Manager form of government in 1934 there were 8 police
officers. In 1938 the Board of Supervisors placed the Division of Police under direct control of the County Manager, thus
removing any political ties with the Sheriff's office. The Division of Police has seen steady growth and improvement over
the past 70 years.
With an authorized complement of 584
sworn police officers, the Chief of Police is the chief law enforcement officer in the County. The Chief is appointed by the
County Manager. The elected Sheriff's primary duties are managing the jail, court security, and the service of civil process.
The Henrico County Police is fully accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies
(CALEA) and Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission.”
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