by Keith Bushey | Aug 5, 2025 | Articles and Manuscripts
Just about every public official whether elected or appointed is often in a position where he or she is called upon to make remarks to an audience. Although the primary focus of the remarks often changes based of the nature of the event, issues of critical...
by Keith Bushey | Aug 5, 2025 | Articles and Manuscripts
Today’s Traits in the Development of Tomorrow’s Leaders I am among those executives who has always worked hard to develop and enhance police explorer programs. I know the exhilaration of great programs and great achievements, as well as the pain and heartaches...
by Keith Bushey | Jul 23, 2025 | Articles and Manuscripts
The last several months have involved a mad scramble over the issue of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). As someone who has extensive experience in just about every imaginable aspect of DEI, over many years and in various positions in multiple civilian and...
by Keith Bushey | Jul 23, 2025 | Articles and Manuscripts
I recently overheard an interesting conversation where a group of law enforcement officers were expressing their concerns about the actions of a new lieutenant. Their anxiety about the new manager revolved around a perception that the manager lacked concern...
by Keith Bushey | Jun 10, 2025 | Articles and Manuscripts
It is easy to say and do the wrong things as a leader, and as a new chief “coming in from the outside” it is particularly easy to make mistakes from which recovery can be difficult. The following recommendation are guaranteed to keep the new chief in the new...
by Keith Bushey | Apr 22, 2025 | Articles and Manuscripts
The issues of ethical expectations and behaviors are the foundation of law enforcement professionalism, and merit strong and conspicuous attention throughout every phase of policing careers. The following letter is something that I provided to every new officer and...
