first develop a level of situational awareness to recognize what needs to be changed and a willingness to seek out the tools needed to make those changes .
Being a police officer is an inherently difficult and dangerous profession . Transformational leadership is not a new concept , but the intentional engagement with officers that is utilized with this approach is needed now more than ever . Officers who feel valued and engaged by leadership , experience more satisfaction and commitment to their department . In the end , this benefits the officers , the department , and most importantly , the citizens being served .
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Chief John Robison has been Director of the Alpharetta Department of Public Safety for 3 years and has 19 years of service . He holds a Doctorate of Public Administration from Valdosta State University , Masters of Public Administration from Columbus State University , Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University . He is also a graduate for the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command .
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