Worker Performance and Trust
What does trust look like to you? Is it a a cliché? Does it sound old, tired, and worn out? What images or meanings does the word trust invoke and hold for you? In Lying (1993), Sissela Bok tells us “ Whatever matters to human beings, trust is the atmosphere in which it thrives”; meaning trust must be the underpinning for whatever you’re looking to accomplish. Bok’s notion on trust is especially true in the field of law enforcement. The actions taken by law enforcement officials have a profound ability to impact the emotional, financial, and stability of families and individual lives for a long time. Research tells us working in an organization built on trust and respect creates high performing, ethical, and fair-minded employees. Therefore, it’s crucial for law enforcement employees to work in a climate built on trust since their authority can have a weighty influence over others. Unfortunately, there are times law enforcement administrators and co-workers alike treat the word and