ABSTRACT
Problem analysis and decision making are probably the most important issues that the
police manager faces. On a day-to-day basis, the manager is continually thrust into
situations that require logical, sound, and realistic decisions that, if successfully imple-
mented, will lead to the resolution of problems and the achievement of specific objec-
tives. Often, however, police managers are never quite prepared to adequately handle the
rational aspects of problem analysis and decision making.