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Intelligence-led Policing: Leadership, Strategies & Tactics

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I bought a stack of books to help me for my promotion interviews and graduate classes, but unfortunately this book was the most confusing. It is a collection of jargon terms thrown together with no coherence. What little theory there is, is scattered all over the place. The crime triangle was in a chapter called `leadership and planning', while counterterrorism is under a training heading(?) There was a whole chapter on CompStat which other books say isn't the same as ILP. I wanted some references for my school essay, but you go pages without a reference or citation. Just lots of statements without any apparent support. And don't believe the positive reviews. Clearly a plant when a review is called `Proud to review this book'!

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.

After reading this masterful book, I now better understand my Community Policing procedures and how to assess it's effectiveness. The organizational strategies to properly gather information was superbly written. The section on how to better disseminate information was priceless. Any civilian can utilize this for their daily security. Thank you Thomas Baker for making me street smarter as well as an effective police leader!! This book was superb! Are you available for lectures?

I have been a fan of Thomas E. Baker's books for many years...and an avid reader of numerous law enforcement and police related textbooks. This is an excellent book and the outstanding graphics & illustrations enhance readability and promote successful application of concepts.

I believe the author, Thomas E. Baker, always knows where he is going and how he is going to get there. I learned this successful philosophy from reading his first book, Effective Police Leadership.

This author has made another significant contribution to the field of law enforcement. His influence has impacted my life in a positive manner and helped me become a better leader. I applaud his dedication to selfless service and respect his efforts to make a difference.

This is a hot topic and I believe the author is attempting to cash in on it here. He is an esteemed professor who has authored previous books on Police Leadership which are widely used in promotional exams. This book is loaded with filler and fluff. The word "moreover" is used about 25 times in the first two chapters. Things are repeated and extended in an attempt to fill space. The author gets lost trying to address "intelligence led policing" on the national anti-terrorist level and on the local municipal policing level. It gets real confusing. I admit to purchasing it based , in part, on the fancy cover photo of the NYPD Crime Control Center. Don't be fooled. This book is not worth your time or money!

Another reviewer's comment that Thomas Baker is an esteemed professor is true. However, he also served as a police officer and is a retired Military Police Lieutenant Colonel (CID). In fact, as a former student who took many criminal justice courses at the University, he was obviously the best professor the department had to offer. His guidance and advice helped me enormously, and I will be forever grateful for his support. Prof. Baker was my mentor and advisor.

Prof. Baker has written three books and numerous articles. I have his books on my bookshelf behind my desk. They serve as reminders of what it takes to become a successful leader who cares about others. All I have to do is glance over my shoulder...his words still ring true. This book is another example of the author's attempt to encourage others to serve with distinction and high ethical standards, a rare commodity is today's world.

Prof. Baker taught me that a real investigator strives to collect, analyze and disseminate accurate information, not misinformation. I have a copy of this book and took my time to check the number of times the word "moreover" is used by the author, just to keep the record straight. The number of times the author uses the word is approximately seven in the first two chapters of the book, not "about 25 times" as stated in an earlier review.

The book's message is clear and there is no need for confusion. Serious readers will find it insightful and beneficial. I am waiting for Baker's next book.