Successful law enforcement and organizations have systems. Every employee working for a police department has a set of rules to follow as they complete tasks. They may also have instructions that show them exactly how to accomplish each task. While it may seem like there is no difference in the department system, there are significant differences that determine the success of the police department. The problem for executives and chief they often struggle to define three key elements: Policy, Procedure, and Process.
Too often these three items are used interchangeably, but there are key details in each that make them necessary on their own for a complete working system. To effectively delegate tasks, it’s important to have all three elements.