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RICHARD BISTLINE, PHD

Redefining Law Enforcement Leadership 

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MISSION

Our Experiences Matter

Behind every person's success story are tales of failure and struggle. Together, we can use those experiences, good and bad, to help build upon a foundation of leadership practice and competency. 

Richard Bistline, PhD, organizational law enforcement leadership consultant
Richard Bistline, PhD, organizational law enforcement leadership consultant
CORE AREA OF EXPERTISE

Developing the Public Safety Community through Change Management and Evidence-based Practices

Current and aspiring leaders can benefit from Rick's assistance in developing a clear roadmap and useful framework that will enable them to have more influence and impact while also realizing their full potential.

Coaching

Lay out a course for your leadership, professional, and personal goals in one-on-one sessions

Consulting

Programs tailored to your organization to increase learning, development and, performance.

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Richard Bistline, PhD, organizational law enforcement leadership consultant
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Meet Dr. Bistline

Rick's professional portfolio is guided by an entrepreneurial spirit and a purpose to be a Coach supporting his client's success, a Consultant to organizations (law enforcement, public safety, and beyond), to be an Academic / Adjunct Instructor, and Give Back and serve those who serve the public.

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91%

Increase in Participants Sense of Purpose

70%

Increase in Individual Performance

50%

Increase in Team Performance

788%

Return on Investment (ROI)

48%

Increase in Organizational Performance

BENEFITS OF COACHING

EXPERTISE

More than 30 years Experience

PROFESSIONAL PORTFOLIO

Rick's abilities serve a wide variety of customers across a variety of markets. He is known for building strong relationships, creating trust, and giving others opportunities to grow and be successful.

 

It fulfills his purpose to serve those who put their lives on the line for others. He works diligently to help organizations and their people improve in order to do their jobs safer, smarter, and better.

  • Police officer (20 years - 3 agencies)

  • Account/Project Manager & Implementation Lead for Public Safety Software (SaaS)

  • Certified Leadership Coach

  • Consultant and Trainer focused on Hospitality Security & Safety

  • Expert Witness (public safety and security) 

  • Adjunct Professor in Criminal Justice

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Executive & Emerging Leader Development

Human Resources

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Program Development & Outcomes Measurement 

Management

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Improving  Culture & Community Trust

Community

IN PERSON | REMOTE

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Together, we can better prepare the next generation of public safety leaders through a customized learning and development program that will result in measurable transformation 

Testimonials

“Rick is an outstanding and respected member of our faculty and criminal justice team. He is consistently present for, responsive for, and supportive of his students. Their learning experience is enriched as a result of his dedication and commitment.” 

-SNHU Team Lead

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