As a police executive, the study of criminological theories would help not only the leadership of a department, but it would benefit the entire department as well. Many theories discussed in this course, as well as outside of it attempt to understand, predict and prevent criminal behavior. For example, using a theory such as situational crime theory may help my department better predict and assist citizens in preventing crimes. By educating the leadership of my department on this theory which hypothesizes that crime can be prevented if opportunities are reduced, they will be able to go out into the community and assist citizens in learning how to protect themselves and their property (Bohm & Vogel, 2011). This will help the leadership
