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 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.

An effective strategy for difficult discussions

July 17, 2026

Over decades at the executive level and through scores of discussions, I have stumbled across a strategy that I have found to be especially helpful in addressing contentious issues, sometimes […] Read More

Developing and enhancing assertiveness

June 17, 2026

Assertiveness is a fundamental skill for individuals in roles that require immediate guidance, especially in tactical and emergency scenarios. This ability is crucial for effectiveness in situations such as the […] Read More

Perpetual recognition of line-of-duty deaths

May 10, 2026

For me, the decision to dedicate this edition of APB to line-of-duty deaths (LODDs) could not have come at a more meaningful time. The remaining members of my 1966 LAPD […] Read More

Understanding the boundaries of professional relationships with the boss

April 14, 2026

Employees are encouraged to recognize and maintain a clear distinction between suitable professional interaction and patronizing behavior toward their supervisors. While most workers naturally seek positive relationships with their superiors […] Read More

Why you should lead from 30,000 feet

March 19, 2026

I am embarrassed to be writing this article, as early in my leadership career I often failed to do what I am now strongly advocating. I have continually stated that […] Read More

Tattoos can be self-inflicted handicaps

February 18, 2026

I fully expect that this article may not sit well with some readers, but I believe that it will be helpful to others. It contains information that should be considered […] Read More