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Bob Vernon

Bob Vernon

Bob Vernon, Law Officer's On Point columnist, retired from the LAPD after 37 years on the force. He earned an MBA at Pepperdine University and is a graduate of the University of Southern California’s Managerial Policy Institute and the FBI’s National Executive Institute. Vernon also founded The Pointman Leadership Institute, which provides principle-based ethics seminars around the world.

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Diligence

Hardworking cops get lucky.

Physical Fitness and Leadership

Leaders are profiled by their followers, who then follow with confidence or question and resist directions.

The Big Picture

Specialization is often necessary to develop expertise, focus and effectiveness. But officers working those units or agencies must remember that we all work in unison to bring about a stable society.

Unruly Crowd or Riot?

Dealing with crowds can be volatile and dangerous. How your approach can escalate or defuse the situation.

Respect or Popularity?

In our daily leadership responsibilities, generating respect is much more complex and can t be forced; respect must be earned through making good decisions.

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