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Retired LAPD Lieutenant

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EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

 

Doctoral Student,

.. Touro University International Winter 2007

MPA, Public Financial Management California State University, Fullerton

             4.0 GPA (Member Phi Kappa Phi) - 2003

BA, Criminal Justice The Union Institute 1999

National Institute for Justice, Technology Institute, Washington, DC

Federal Emergency Management Agency, Incident Command System

Federal Emergency Management Agency, Terrorism for First Responders

 

POST Courses                                   POST Certificates

West Point Leadership Program          Management

Instructor Development Course          Supervisor

Middle Manager                                   Advanced Officer

Watch Commander                              Intermediate Officer

Supervisory Development                   Basic Officer

 

PUBLICATIONS (Partial List)

 

Crowded Airwaves? Airbeat Magazine, September 2004.
  • Returning to the Scene of the Crime: High Definition Survey Technology and Law Enforcement. Government Technology Magazine, March 2005

  • Homeland Security and the New Threats of Global Terrorism: From Cold War to Flaming Hot War (Prentice Hall, February 2007) Co-Authors: retired Maj. General Dror Itzhaki (Israeli Security Services) and Dr. Reuven Paz.

  • Pre-publication reviewer: Introduction to Biometrics (Prentice Hall, 2006) by Steve Elliot

  • Small Unit Leadership, Policeone.com, April 2006.

  • The Strategy of Preparing for Promotion, Policeone.com, April 2006.

  • Terrorism: Crime or Asymmetrical Warfare, Policeone.com, May 2005.

  • Technical Grant Reviewer, Technology Transfer to Rural Communities, Department of Homeland Security, 2005

  • An Introduction to Policing: From NYPD to LAPD (Prentice Hall, July 2006) Co-authored with James OKeefe, Ph.D.

  • Needs Assessment, Policeone.com, September 2005

  • Lessons Learned Overseas: Police Technologies for Counter-Terrorism, Policeone.com, November 2005

  • Morale: Whose Job is it Anyways? Policeone.com, November 2005

  • Who has your Number? Policeone.com, November 2005

  • Cop Cars: From Buck Boards to Buck Rogers, Policeone.com, November 2005.

  • Lessons Learned Overseas: Police Officer Homicides, Policeone.com, August 2005, re-printed September 2005 by the Argentine National Police

  • The Mobile Office: Field Tactics and Investigations, Policeone.com, September 2005.

  • Homeland Security: An Overview of the National Response Plan, Policeone.com, November 2005.

  • The Age of the Patrol Vehicle Platform, Policeone.com, December 2005

  • Criminal Justice: How and Why.  Hi Tech Criminal Justice Online Newsletter, February 2006

  • National Response Plan: The Local Perspective, Policeone.com, September 2005, re-printed in Law Officer Magazine, March/April 2006

  • Leadership: Texas Hold 'em Style, Quill Driver Press, September 2006.

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    TEACHING EXPERIENCE

                                                   

    Police Technology

    Computer Crime

    Analysis Techniques for Criminal Justice Managers

    Terrorism and Criminal Justice

    Homeland Security and Criminal Justice

    Criminal Justice Supervision

    Minorities and Criminal Justice

    The Enforcement Function

    Principles of Investigations and Reporting

    Criminal Justice Policy and Practice

    Police Misconduct

                                             

     

    PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

     

              ..CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON..

                (Instructor) 2004 - Present

     

                ..UNION INSTITUTE AND UNIVERSITY..

                (Faculty Advisor and Instructor) 2004 Present       

     

                ..HI TECH CRIMINAL JUSTICE..

                2003 Present Owner

    The mission of this business is to provide online resources for criminal justice practitioners.

               

                ..CONNECTION HOUSE..

                2003 Present Founding Board Chair        

    The Mission of this organization is to provide transitional housing, independent living skills and educational opportunities for emancipated foster youth.

               

    ..LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT..         1980-2003

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            LIEUTENANT (1997-- 2003)

     

    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, Authors Guild

     Member Rotary International, President 2005-2006, San Dimas, California

     Explorer Post Advisor, Boy Scouts of America..

    LAPD Code One Toastmasters (Past Vice President)

    Assistant Cubmaster, Boy Scouts of America..

     Member, Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County

    Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America

    Chapter Advisor, Order of the Arrow Sunset Chapter, Navajo Lodge

    Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society..

    Faculty Advisor, Alpha Phi Sigma, Criminal Justice Honor's Society

    Member, San Dimas Chamber of Commerce

      

    AWARDS & HONORS

     

    ·        Police Medal for Heroism

    ·        Club, District and Regional Toastmaster Awards

    ·        Commendations for Outstanding Performance (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

     

     

     

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    • Status: Married
    • Here for: Networking
    • Orientation: Straight
    • Zodiac Sign: Pisces
    • Children: Proud parent
    • Smoke / Drink: Yes / No
    • Education: Post grad

    Schools

    • California State University-Fullerton

      • Fullerton,California
      • Graduated: 2003
      • Student status: Alumni
      • Degree: Master's Degree
      • Major: Public Finance
      • Greek: Phi Kappa Phi
      1999 to 2003
    • Union Institute & University

      • Cincinnati,Ohio
      • Graduated: 1999
      • Student status: Alumni
      • Degree: Bachelor's Degree
      • Major: Criminal Justice
      1994 to 1999
    • Nogales High

      • La Puente,California
      • Graduated: 1977
      • Student status: Alumni
      • Degree: High School Diploma
      1973 to 1977

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