025 - Bridging the Gap: Effective Communication and Leadership in Public Safety with Roy Bethge

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Roy Bethge experienced several moments of disillusionment throughout his career. Despite facing these challenges, Roy remained resilient and determined to find a path that would bring him fulfillment. Roy didn't let these setbacks define him.
Instead, he used them as a catalyst for change and growth. Today, Roy Bethge stands as a testament to the power of resilience and determination. His story serves as an inspiration to others who may be facing similar challenges in their careers.
Roy's Bio:
Roy Bethge (Beth-key)

Roy Bethge is a veteran police leader with more than 29 years of law enforcement experience. He retired in May of 2017 as Deputy Chief of the Buffalo Grove Police Department in Northern Illinois. He holds a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice from Columbia College and has an extensive background as a trainer in the subject areas of leadership development, officer safety, use of force, and adult learning.
Mr. Bethge is the co-founder and lead instructor of The Virtus Group, Inc. which brings innovative leadership training and development to law enforcement professionals around the country. As part of that endeavor, Mr. Bethge is the co-creator of the WINx: Inspiring Leadership in Law Enforcement conference which is a TED-styled experience focused on law enforcement professionals.
Roy is also the Executive Director of Below 100, a not-for-profit organization trying to reduce police officer line-of duty-deaths and preventable injuries, an instructor for Louisiana State University’s National Center for Biomedical Research and Training as well as a private consultant.
[00:02:26] Training should be prioritized for organizational success.

[00:05:23] Personal development takes effort, but it's crucial.

[00:07:53] Stay safe, protect, serve, and make it home.

[00:11:13] Improving team coordination for high-risk events.

[00:14:36] LSU instructor emphasizes the importance of attitude, training

[00:17:55] Training's return on investment in leadership.

[00:22:01] Training and mentoring are key to leadership.

[00:28:10] Management is about skills, leadership is generic. Despite investments in leadership training, there are poor examples. Inspiring others towards ethical goals is key. Remember why you signed up for the profession.

[00:31:29] Ethics as a verb, paying the price.

[00:35:05] Communication challenges in law enforcement organizations; Importance of sharing information; Some people use information as a source of power; Efforts to improve recruiting in the army; Research on what it means to be a police officer;

[00:39:43] Resilience in facing disillusionment in life.

[00:42:56] Bridging the communication gap in leadership development.

[00:46:16] Listening and acknowledging employees creates a positive workplace.

[00:50:49] Communication builds trust, it's essential for progress.

[00:54:25] Encouragement, valuable training, appreciation, feedback, specialized training.

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