Expert No. 151017 – CA(N)
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Expertise Description: D.P.A., M.P.A. - Retired chief of police with extensive experience in law enforcement and public safety. Expertise includes: the hiring process, discipline and related risk management areas, strategic planning, police operations, investigations and follow-up, operation of multijurisdictional task forces, vice investigations, emergency management, and incident command. Also experienced in administrative investigations and security consultation. Adjunct professor with expertise in performance appraisals, evaluations, performance improvement plans, and H.R. systems. Doctor of Public Administration (D.P.A.). Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.). Prior expert witness experience.
Representative Litigation Experience:
  • Law enforcement administration, policy/procedures, use of force, and related matters.
  • Public sector hiring, discipline, and termination.
Representative Consulting Services and/or Projects:
  • Reorganization of public sector organizations.
  • Internal administrative investigations.
  • Public sector outsourcing and consolidation.
  • Efficiency/effectiveness studies.
  • Strategic business plans.
Licenses & Certifications:
Lifetime Teaching Credential
Education:
DegreeSubjectInstitution
DPAPublic Administration/Public PolicyUniversity of La Verne
MPAPublic AdministrationUniversity of Southern California
BSCriminologyLong Beach
Professional Appointment/Association Affiliations:
  • Retired chief of police.
  • Adjunct faculty at California State University, Northridge.
  • President of a management consulting firm.
Professional Appointments/Affiliations:
  • International Association of Chiefs of Police
  • American Society of Public Administrators
  • California Police Chiefs Association



Awards & Honors:
Lifetime Achievement Award, Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County
Community Policing Award, International Association of Chiefs of Police
California Governor's Award for community policing
Personnel Manager of the Year, Los Angeles Police Department
Volunteer of the Year, Volunteers of America
Other Career Highlights:
Author of two textbooks and numerous professional journal articles.

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