Chief Scott Booth was highlighted in the publication of the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s (IACP) Police Chief Magazine. The IACP is the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders and is committed to advancing the safety of communities worldwide. This prestigious organization has more than 32,000 members in over 170 countries. This association has been serving communities by advancing leadership and professionalism in policing worldwide since 1893. The Police Chief magazine is the leading periodical for law enforcement executives.
Chief Booth dedicated this publication in memory of Hakim Abdullah, a friend, and community voice, who passed away on April 29, 2022.
The link to the article is available here: The Future of Policing is in Our Shared Vision
Please cite as:
Scott C. Booth, “The Future of Policing Is in Our Shared Vision,” Perspectives on the Future of Policing, Police Chief 89, no. 9 (September 2022): 54–55.
The article is quoted below:
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Model the way. Police and community leaders need to be clear about our own values and expectations. Our behavior should set a personal example for our officers and community members, and we should follow through on our promises and commitments. Common values between the police and the community should be constantly emphasized and affirmed in everything that we do.
Inspire a shared vision. We must create a compelling vision of what our organizations and communities can be. We must visualize positive outcomes and communicate those outcomes to all of those who are involved in our mission of shared public safety. Only by doing this can we challenge others to upend the status quo and move our profession and our communities to the next level.
Challenge the process. Communities and law enforcement organizations must be willing to change the mindset of “this is the way we have always done it” and step into the unknown. This includes being willing to innovate, grow, and improve. We must become exploratory leaders who are willing to experiment and try new things—to take risks, with the end goal of making things better. The best leaders learn from their mistakes as they go.
Enable others to act. Strong leaders build trust with others and promote collaboration—in other words, they work well with people. We must listen to diverse points of view and keep dignity and respect front and center in our conversations. Leadership should be spread throughout the organization and the community, decentralizing decision-making, and supporting others’ decisions. Officers and community members should feel good about the work they are doing and understand how that work fits in with the greater community’s shared goals.
Encourage the heart. It’s important to reward others in the organization and the community for their accomplishments. The most effective leaders understand this and are willing to praise officers and community members for a job well done. Create communal forums that allow for authentic celebrations that not only show appreciation but also encourage others to excel. When law enforcement organizations and the neighborhoods are in this together, it encourages a collective identity and community spirit.
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