Police leadership tends to align with one of the three most common leadership styles (1) Authoritative; (2) Transactional; and (3) Transformational. While there are other leadership styles, these three tend to be among the most common.
Police leadership
Transformational leadership places an emphasis on inspiring change within the organization by motivating people through shared vision and collaboration. The leader will often focus on building relationships with their team members, helping them understand what success looks like and encouraging personal growth while advancing the overall mission of the department.