by Keith Bushey | Nov 21, 2016 | Articles and Manuscripts
Various types of discrimination and sexual harassment continue to be major issues for today’s law enforcement leaders. While our profession has made significant strides in reducing these types of troubling behaviors, occasional problems still arise, and the...
by Keith Bushey | Apr 14, 2014 | Articles and Manuscripts
Upon Assuming Command Recognize That Your Initial Actions Will Be Immediately Noticed and Long Remembered Whoever said, “First impressions are lasting impressions” knew what he (or she) was talking about! It is terribly important not make a bad first impression,...
by Keith Bushey | Nov 13, 2012 | Articles and Manuscripts
Face it chief; regardless of the process and issues, there will always be people who will not be pleased with all of your decisions. That being the reality, once the most appropriate course of action emerges from a solid and credible process, have the...
by Keith Bushey | Nov 12, 2012 | Articles and Manuscripts
Our agencies are led by some of the finest and most ethical persons in our society. Unfortunately, a very large and troubling percentage of police chiefs and sheriffs are woefully lacking in the leadership skills required of their positions and, worse yet fail,...
by Keith Bushey | Nov 12, 2012 | Articles and Manuscripts
Dealing with the implementation of troublesome guidance can be pretty tough, and often involves walking a difficult tightrope between organizational loyalty on one hand, and maintaining personal integrity and credibility on the other. The recommended approach...
by Keith Bushey | Oct 13, 2009 | Articles and Manuscripts
The unproductive police executive is a critical, often neglected topic. In far too many instances, marginal performance on the part of a long-tenured police executive is seen as an acceptable norm. Considering the critical need for exceptional leadership, strong and...