Written in interview style, this book explores the personal experiences of a group of police chiefs who examine their leadership challenges in diverse cities. The chiefs discuss their leadership vision, their difficulties, and their successes. They elucidate their goals for their departments and the issues they address on a daily basis to achieve them. The book presents a historical overview and a short background of each police chief, providing valuable context for evaluating the information. It includes a clear set of recommendations for the future of police leadership in a democracy. These recommendations incorporate the chiefs' perspectives and offer suggestions for implementing new ideas.