Choices of police leaders in America -- Introducing the chiefs -- A vision for the department and the community -- Implementing the vision : how chiefs make it a reality! -- Strategies for enforcement and working with communities -- Developing a professional police officer : it's a challenge! -- Internal politics, the police chief and police officer empowerment -- External politics and relationships with other partners -- The future of american policing : looking back and forward -- Recommendations for police chiefs and other interested persons.