UNION INSTITUTE AND UNIVERSITY

            (Faculty Advisor, Instructor, Criminal Justice Management Department Chair) 2004 – 2010

            During service at University have served as the Presiding Officer of the BS Faculty Steering Committee,

            Institutional Ad Hoc Assessment Committees, Criminal Justice Management Department Chair)

            CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON

            (Instructor) 2004 - 2008

            CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO

            (Guest Instructor) Fall 2006

LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT         1980-2004

·        LIEUTENANT (1997-- 2004)

Detective Support Division, Fugitive Warrant Section

Supervise 70 sworn and 5 non-sworn employees.

Oversaw service of all adult felony warrants; the prosecution of foreign nationals in their country of origin; and the location and apprehension of fugitives from other jurisdictions;

Conduct international criminal investigations at the behest of Interpol. Liaison between Interpol, foreign consulates and LAPD. Acting Commanding Officer — coordinated all division activities in absence of superior

Central Traffic Division

Watch Commander—Bureau consisting of 110 sq. miles with approximately I million residents. Supervised the activities of 20 accident investigators and 44 motorcycle officers. Acting Commanding Officer — coordinated all division activities in absence of superior

Pacific Area

Administrative Lieutenant reporting to Area Commanding Officer — prepared and reviewed all paperwork and documentation for 405 personnel. Watch Commander — directed 10 subordinate supervisors and 110 line personnel.  Responsible for basic patrol, Venice Beach Detail and LAX Substation. Oversaw anti gang activities; responded to tactical alerts; and resolved all management issues. Managed transition from flexible work schedule to standard 10/80; directed the transition to new public complaint system; and facilitated transition to improved Community Oriented Policing Model.

·        SERGEANT (1988-1997)

            Internal Affairs Group

Investigated allegations of misconduct against police officers.

Northeast Area

Patrol Sergeant, Administrative Sergeant — conducted personnel investigations at   direction of Commanding Officer.

77th Area

Community Relations — supervised a staff of 8; responded to crisis situations throughout the community; and represented Department through numerous public speaking engagements. Managed Explorer Post, Business Booster Association, Police Clergy Council, Reserve Police Officers, Senior Lead Officer Program, and Neighborhood Watch Program. Participated in numerous community related activities and events including Open Houses, Halloween activities and Christmas basket distribution.

Patrol Adjutant — directed all front office activities including writing management papers, drafting management correspondence, reviewing time slips and handling all personnel functions.

Communications Division

Floor Supervisor supervised thirty 911 operators and 10 report takers.

Watch Commander — managed emergency allocation of personnel citywide; and oversaw system crises and breakdowns.

Southwest Area, 77^th Area & Northeast Area

Field Sergeant

·        POLICE OFFICER  (1980- 1988)

            Newton Area . . . Southwest Area . . Central Area

Foot beat officer, patrol officer and training officer

WEINGART CENTER ASSOCIATION     (1986- 1990)

(One-stop Service Center for Homeless - Concurrent with LAPD Employment)

·        DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS (Part-time & Concurrent with LAPD)

Initially hired as Director of Security, responsible for 18 security officers and a $1 million budget.  Accountable for the management of security services provided to in-house County agencies; Advanced to Director of Operations, in charge of 150 employees and a $3 million budget.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS / COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

·        Member, Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences

·        Member, International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)

·        Member, Author’s Guild

·        Past Member Rotary Club of San Dimas, Past President

 ·       Phi Kappa Phi and Alpha Phi Sigma – Honors Societies  

·        F & A.M Lodge No. 24, Mariposa, California

·        Past Member LAPD Code One Toastmasters (Past Vice President)

·        Past Assistant Cubmaster, Boy Scouts of America

·        Past Member, Peace Officer’s Association of Los Angeles County

·        Past Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America

·        Past Chapter Advisor, Order of the Arrow – Sunset Chapter, Navajo Lodge

 AWARDS & HONORS

·        Police Medal for Heroism

·        Club, District and Regional Toastmaster Awards

·        Commendations for Outstanding Performance (over 200)

·        Numerous community letters of appreciation

·        Recognized by southern California Automobile Club for superior vehicle and antitheft enforcement and safe driving

MILITARY SERVICE

·        United States Coast Guard Reserve (1976-1983)

                  Honorable Discharge

CONTACT INFORMATION

PMB No. 122

1034 W. Arrow Highway, Suite D

San Dimas, CA 91773

909.599.7530

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