Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs, 2003). According to How Police Supervisory Styles Influence Patrol Officer Behavior, “one clear implication of the research is that police administrators and managers would be well-advised to direct and train field supervisors to become more involved and set an example of the behavior they expect from subordinates” (U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs, 2003). Those with active supervisors also spent more during their shifts engaging in proactive activities than those with other supervisor styles. Officers under active supervisors spent 15 percent more of their being proactive, compared to 14 percent, 13 percent, and 11 percent for officers under supportive, traditional, and innovative supervisors, respectively (U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs,
Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs, 2003). According to How Police Supervisory Styles Influence Patrol Officer Behavior, “one clear implication of the research is that police administrators and managers would be well-advised to direct and train field supervisors to become more involved and set an example of the behavior they expect from subordinates” (U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs, 2003). Those with active supervisors also spent more during their shifts engaging in proactive activities than those with other supervisor styles. Officers under active supervisors spent 15 percent more of their being proactive, compared to 14 percent, 13 percent, and 11 percent for officers under supportive, traditional, and innovative supervisors, respectively (U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs,