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Edward Norris and the Baltimore Police Department (B)

Clawson, James G.; Yemen, Gerry

OB-0777 | Published February 9, 2003 | 14 pages Case

Collection: Darden School of Business

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The B case presents, for student evaluation, the comprehensive action plan that Ed Norris instituted when he became Baltimore's police commissioner. This tough, controversial former New York City police strategist exemplifies numerous leadership principles as revealed in the case. He builds commitment from business leaders, community activists, fellow officers, and skeptical politicians, all under intense media scrutiny. Norris reorganizes the department, seeks to effect cultural change, confronts malcontents, uses creative rewards, increases use of technology, and adopts a policy of transparency with the media. Classroom discussion helps students see what it takes to develop an action plan that deals with a seemingly overwhelming list of problems and issues. The A (UVA-OB-0776) and B cases have been taught together very successfully as a two-day class. Video supplements are available for both student preparation and faculty use in class. A teaching note is available to registered faculty.