Retired LAPD
Lieutenant
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CV online.
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)
- De-briefing Suspects: An Analysis of the Crime Control Tactic of Gathering
Criminal Intelligence from Arrested Persons.
(LAPD Intranet, September 1999).
Five Tactics for
Taking Civil Service Examinations
Hi Tech Criminal Justice Online Newsletter (April 2004).Police
Technology
(Prentice Hall, July 2004) .Hi Tech
Criminal Justice Online Newsletter ,
Editor, 2003 to Present.
Tailored Technology
Mobile Government, September 2004.
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 .
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
· 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