POLICE CULTURE IN TURKEY AND U.S.: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF POLICE ORGANIZATIONAL CULTURE

Studies dealing with law enforcement and order maintenance in Turkey primarily have been concerned with the historical development of the Turkish National Police (TNP). Not much research has focused on methodical and comprehensive studies of the views of the police officers and middle managers views on TNP. Not has there been any research comparison of the views of managers and police officers relating to police organizational culture. Further, very little attention has been paid in Turkey to the existence and characteristics of an organization culture and subculture which might reflect and identifiable behavioral and attitude set among officers. The purpose of this book is to examine the dimensions of the police organizational culture in Turkey and compare items with similar identifiable groups in the U.S. Further this book intends to extend knowledge on police organizational culture by way of analyzing police officers perceptions relating to their organization?s work environment. It is hoped that this study will provide a wealth of practical information to police managers and others who seek a clear understanding about the police organizational culture in Turkey and the U.S.