Richard C. Lumb is Emeritus Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Criminal Justice at State University of New York at Brockport. He completed over twenty-five years as a faculty member at three universities. Prior to that career, he completed twenty-four years in policing and criminal justice, beginning with the Maine State Police and later as Chief of Police in two communities. Throughout his career he was active in sustainable community building as collaboration and problem-solving provides a pathway to improved quality of life for all citizens. A critical factor in all phases of one’s life is the ability to be a competent leader. From that philosophy, emerged this book.