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      • The relentless pursuit of excellence
        An effective strategy for difficult discussions
        Developing and enhancing assertiveness
        Clarifying your “true north”
        The job has changed — have you?
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      • No two days are ever the same
        Training dipshittery, Part 2
        Tactical medicine for cops
        Why good cops quit
        Smile and let them swing
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      • From warrior to peacekeeper
        Hats off to a new uniform look
        Overcoming climate and conditions to rescue child
        Father and son mark career milestones together
        Officer’s determination closes case and surprises cancer patient
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      • The shift happens long before the resignation letter
        Facing the oral board
        Why good cops quit
        Succession planning
        Why more staff won’t fix your operational slowdowns
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        Get the most out of simulation training
        The virtual beat
        Training with an AI partner?
        NYC’s electric vehicle fleet for LE passes milestone
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        Nobody is coming to do it for you
        Precision, adaptability and response: The need for LPVOs in equipping...
        Training dipshittery, Part 2
        Tactical medicine for cops
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      • Out of chaos comes opportunity
        Massachusetts law establishes fund to care for retired K-9s
        Portlanders will not vote on diverting climate funds for police...
        Surviving internal affairs investigations
        Fighting human trafficking at the local level
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      • Understanding why police officers think alcohol works
        Has the job quietly stolen your humanity?
        No two days are ever the same
        Changing the narrative
        Supporting your peer support team
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      • Pittsburgh mounted patrol officer helps inner-city kids saddle up
        Wyoming girl on a mission to collect “hero patches”
        Texas sheriff’s office nominates 7-year-old for commendation
        Cops try to net DEA agents
        A different type of teen takeover
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        Police chief catches cat in the act
        “Teenage Mutant Ninja Deer” rescued
        An unexpected burglar
        Police humor only a cop would understand
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      • Protecting America with the USA PATRIOT Act
        Distant cousins connect to honor fallen family member 110 years after...
        9/11 Victim Compensation Fund: A journey to coverage
        Driver charged with murder after striking LAPD sergeant at 112 mph
        Unsung heroes: New York City correction officers
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    • From warrior to peacekeeper
      Hats off to a new uniform look
      Overcoming climate and conditions to rescue child
      Father and son mark career milestones together
      Officer’s determination closes case and surprises cancer patient
  • Labor
    • The shift happens long before the resignation letter
      Facing the oral board
      Why good cops quit
      Succession planning
      Why more staff won’t fix your operational slowdowns
  • Tech
    • Take Me Home program offers effective tool for police and families
      Get the most out of simulation training
      The virtual beat
      Training with an AI partner?
      NYC’s electric vehicle fleet for LE passes milestone
  • Training
    • Train them to ask why
      Nobody is coming to do it for you
      Precision, adaptability and response: The need for LPVOs in equipping...
      Training dipshittery, Part 2
      Tactical medicine for cops
  • Policy
    • Out of chaos comes opportunity
      Massachusetts law establishes fund to care for retired K-9s
      Portlanders will not vote on diverting climate funds for police...
      Surviving internal affairs investigations
      Fighting human trafficking at the local level
  • Health/Wellness
    • Understanding why police officers think alcohol works
      Has the job quietly stolen your humanity?
      No two days are ever the same
      Changing the narrative
      Supporting your peer support team
  • Community
    • Pittsburgh mounted patrol officer helps inner-city kids saddle up
      Wyoming girl on a mission to collect “hero patches”
      Texas sheriff’s office nominates 7-year-old for commendation
      Cops try to net DEA agents
      A different type of teen takeover
  • Offbeat
    • Could cadaver otters help close cold cases?
      Police chief catches cat in the act
      “Teenage Mutant Ninja Deer” rescued
      An unexpected burglar
      Police humor only a cop would understand
  • We Remember
    • Protecting America with the USA PATRIOT Act
      Distant cousins connect to honor fallen family member 110 years after...
      9/11 Victim Compensation Fund: A journey to coverage
      Driver charged with murder after striking LAPD sergeant at 112 mph
      Unsung heroes: New York City correction officers
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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 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.

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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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