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This straightforward, easy-to-understand textbook inspires tools for improving job performance, productivity, and morale in law enforcement. The groundbreaking first edition of Gold Medal Policing, inspired by work with Olympic athletes, confirmed the importance of mental readiness in frontline policing excellence. Partnerships with policing and related fields positioned Gold Medal Policing principles across recruitment, multilevel training, web-based learning, and field assessment.
The second edition consolidates two decades of peer-reviewed research and training, reflecting new trends, lessons, contemporary issues, and proven tools. Drawing on insights from frontline officers recognized for their excellence, including coach officers, it introduces an Operational Readiness Framework rooted in scientific principles. This framework systematically assesses physical, technical, and mental readiness, creating a detailed police-specific profile. A comprehensive literature review informs current police preparedness practices. Mental readiness is upheld to strict, measurable standards, akin to traditional physical and technical readiness. Best practices from exceptional officers are isolated, and operational benchmarks and strategies are established. The ultimate result is to empower officers to excel in the practice of their profession.
Gold Medal Policing is indispensable for law enforcement leaders, scholars, students, and aspiring officers.
Questions about the research? Contact the author Judy McDonald at judy.mcdonald@uottawa.ca
Contents
Chapter 1. Redefining Readiness: A Blueprint for Peak Performance in Policing
Chapter 2. Insights From Current Research on Police Performance
Chapter 3. Police Under Pressure
Chapter 4. The Readiness Equation
Chapter 5. Physical Readiness in Policing
Chapter 6. Technical Readiness in Policing
Chapter 7. Mental Readiness in Policing
Chapter 8. Police Leadership at All Levels
Chapter 9. Knowledge Transfer: Conclusions
Chapter 10. What Next? Recommendations and Leadership Directives
Chapter 11. Executive Summary
Appendices
