The system includes the integrative components of planning, decisionmaking, budgeting, leadership, and evaluation. The system is presented as an 'ideal type,' and as presented, it may not apply to all police departments. However, the processes outlined should be present to some degree in all police departments. Further, the system enables the police organization to be more responsive since it incorporates the functional systems model. The system identifies organizational goals, establishes functional relationships, and accomplishes tasks. It also includes an analysis component to analyze the system and its subcomponents in their operational environment. Finally, the system attempts to promote police effectiveness via the substitution of broad-aimed programs with specific target programs. The system critically analyzes programs in terms of means and ends, which leads to the reduction of activity-type programs. The system also introduces continuous analysis into policy and program formulation. The end results should be increased efficiency and effectiveness within the police organization. A figure, 1 table, and 35 footnotes are included. (Author summary modified)