Force Under Pressure and Crisp

Force Under Pressure: Why Cops Live and Why They Die

Author: Laurence N Blum

Lawrence Blum describes the sources of danger, injuries, and victory to police officers in a down-to-earth, readable style. Blum's main point is that there are missing "ingredients" in the training and socialization of police officers. In his book, these ingredients include techniques and tools to condition the officer's decision-making and concentration during conditions of emergency; internal controls necessary to maintain the will to survive; and aids that will prevent officers being defeated by any threat. Blum offers tools to help police officers cope with unanticipated or rapidly changing encounters.

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Crisp: Mentoring, Third Edition: How to Develop Successful Mentor Behaviors

Author: Gordon F Shea

Mentoring is a useful resource for anyone interested in this enriching and rewarding experience. The book covers key questions and considerations for the potential mentor, as well as assisting in identifying and understanding the needs of a mentee. Special topics discussed include cross-cultural, cross-gender, and supervisor/employee mentoring.

Table of Contents:

Part 1: Mentoring As an Art The Story of Mentor Helping Agents New Visions Mentoring's Many Forms Mentors Are Special Helpers The Extra Mile
Part 2: Is Mentoring for You? Investing in Others Your Investment in Mentoring The Empowering Mentor Mentor Self-Development
Part 3: Understanding Mentees' Needs Adapting to Change Fostering Positive Self-Image Managing Change Dealing with Gray Areas
Part 4: Positive Behaviors Seven Types of Mentor Assistance Shifting Context Listening Identifying Feelings Listening for Motivation Productive Confrontation Providing Appropriate Information Delegating Authority and Giving Permission Encouraging Exploration of Options
Part 5: Behaviors to Avoid Avoiding Negative Behavior The Problem with Criticism The Problem with Advice Information vs. Advice The Problem with Rescuing
Part 6: Mentor-Mentee Gains Developing a Partnership Anticipated Gains Assessing Mentee Exp ectations Developing a Mentor-Mentee Agreement
Part 7: Special Situations Mentoring and Changing Demographics Cross-Gender Mentoring Cross-Cultural Mentoring Mentoring by a Supervisor or Manager
Appendix Author's Comments on the Case Studies Additional Reading