Addressing racism in the workplace
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 […] Read More
Keith Bushey
Supervisory actions: Deliberate style or weak skills?
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 […] Read More
How not to fail as an outside chief
In 15 easy steps
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 […] Read More
Setting ethical expectations early in an officer’s career
The issues of ethical expectations and behaviors form the foundation of law enforcement professionalism and deserve strong, visible emphasis throughout every phase of a policing career. The following letter is […] Read More
Go that extra mile with a smile
Focus on background investigations
Throughout our wonderful law enforcement profession, recruiting has become increasingly challenging, but it is important to emphasize that this article is not written based on that present reality. More importantly, […] Read More
Leadership without the family factor is not leadership
Editor’s note: This article, reprinted with permission, originally appeared in the winter 2003 edition of the FBI-LEEDA INSIGHTER magazine. Whether the head of the organization or the newest hire, those […] Read More
