n statement or overall goals of the educational institution" (Finch & Crunkilton, 1999, p. 49). Policy decision making, as the term implies, occurs at the "macro" level of an educational institution or environment. Policy decisions are big-picture decisions that have to do with the public face of an institution. Those who set policy are those who define the goals and mission of an institution, not only as a center of instruction but also as a visible member of and contributor to the community. As a law-enforcement professional I have been in the position of having to carry out policy decisions because of assignments made by superiors. Ironically, as an individual operating in the
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