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...
by Keith Bushey | Oct 13, 2009 | Articles and Manuscripts
Does your department have the wrong person permanently assigned to the wrong position as a result of legal advice that you now question? If so, you are in good company. To one extent or another, most agencies are burdened with a similar festering situation that may...
by Keith Bushey | Oct 9, 2009 | Articles and Manuscripts
All law enforcement administrators have struggled with the issue of determining the degree of culpability of a new law enforcement officer who has been involved in a disciplinary matter while acting under the guidance of a senior officer. Considering the tenuous...