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Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Doctoral Student, Touro University International – ABD, Winter 2006 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

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

    Books

Police Technology (Prentice Hall, July 2004) Leadership: Texas Hold 'em Style NYPD to LAPD: An Introduction to Policing

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“De-briefing Suspects: An Analysis of the Crime Control Tactic of Gathering Criminal Intelligence from Arrested Person” (LAPD Intranet, September 1999). “Five Tactics for Taking Civil Service Examinations” Hi-Tech Criminal Justice Newsletter (April 2004). “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 “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). "Securing the Homeland" (Law Officer Magazine, January/February 2006) "Rethinking Command and Control" (Law Officer Magazine, April 2006) "Lessons Learned Overseas" (Policeone.com) "Police Technology and Counterterrorism" (Policeone.com) "Defining Terrorism" (Policeone.com) "Homeland Security: A Needs Assessment" (Policeone.com) "Risk Communications" (Policeone.com) "Characteristics of a Terrorist Attack" (Policeone.com) "Terrorism, Safety and Situational Awareness" (Policeone.com) "Personal Protective Equipment" (Policeone.com)

Other Editor, “Hi Tech Criminal Justice Newsletter” 2003 to Present Pre-publication reviewer "Introduction to Biometrics” (Prentice Hall, 2006) by Steve Elliot Technical Grant Reviewer, Technology Transfer to Rural Communities, Department of Homeland Security 2006 Editor, "Police Officer Exam" LearningExpress, LLC

   Website Authored

Police Technology Hi Tech Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Forum Leadership: Texas Hold 'em Style LAPD Authors Police Writers Military Writers NYPD to LAPD Forensic Science TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Police Technology Computer Crime Analysis Techniques for Criminal Justice Managers Terrorism and Criminal Justice Criminal Justice Supervision Minorities and Criminal Justice The Enforcement Function Principles of Investigations and Reporting Criminal Justice Ethics Crime and Delinquency Principles of Investigations and Reporting Police Misconduct

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

           CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
           (Instructor) 2004 - Present

           CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
           (Guest Instructor) Fall 2006

           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, 77th 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 · 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 · 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 909.599.7520

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