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Keith Bushey

Keith Bushey

Keith Bushey

Keith Bushey retired from the Los Angeles Police Department as a commander, from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department as a deputy chief and from the United States Marine Corps Reserve as a colonel. Other law enforcement experience includes having served as a Los Angeles County deputy sheriff, a State of California deputy game warden and as the marshal of San Bernardino County. He is an instructor emeritus for the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association and has lectured and written extensively in the areas of leadership, management and ethics. His entire eight-booklet Leadership Series is in the public domain and may be downloaded without cost from KeithBushey.com. He may be contacted at kdbs255@aol.com.

Hardcore experts should not be decision-makers!

Hardcore experts should not be decision-makers!

January 29, 2026

I realize that my statement may not sit well with some people and may arguably be unfair, but it is made based on extensive experience and a fair degree of […] Read More

Can your staff keep pace with your leadership goals?

Can your staff keep pace with your leadership goals?

December 23, 2025

How many times do you regret not communicating with another colleague or agency, failing to acknowledge the accomplishments or significant events of others, not providing condolences at the passing of […] Read More

Pursuit termination option: Radiator disablement

Pursuit termination option: Radiator disablement

November 17, 2025

Among the images burned into my mind are those of innocent persons who have been killed or maimed, and the multiple families that have been destroyed as the result of […] Read More

<em>Liability</em> — not always a showstopper!

Liability — not always a showstopper!

October 26, 2025

In this article, I will discuss my thoughts on a very critical issue based upon decades of experience in addressing not only the issue of liability, but also the issues […] Read More

A candid chat with law enforcement Explorer scouts

A candid chat with law enforcement Explorer scouts

Today’s traits in the development of tomorrow’s leaders

September 27, 2025

I am among those executives who have always worked hard to develop and enhance police Explorer programs. I know the exhilaration of great programs and great achievements, as well as […] Read More

Addressing racism in the workplace

Addressing racism in the workplace

August 15, 2025

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

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