The Failure of Supervision: Is It the Cause of Officer Failures?

Close and effective supervision has never been more important than it is today. As states pass police reform legislation, often creating new policies or stricter policies, supervisors must ensure their officers understand and follow all department rules and regulations and are held accountable for any violation of department policies. Departments must ensure that their supervisors are properly supervising and disciplining their officers, that all complaints or allegations of misconduct are properly investigated, and that departments regularly and properly train their officers and supervisors.