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EDUCATION AND TRAINING

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Formal Education

Master of Science in Criminology, With Distinction
California State University, Fresno— May, 1988

Bachelor of Science in Criminology
California State University, Fresno—June 1975

Associate of Science in Criminology and two-year
Curriculum Certificate in Police Science
Fresno Community College—June 1972

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Educational Certifications

Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST)
Executive Development Course—June 1995

Dignitary Protection Seminar, United States Secret Service— January 1995

California POST Command College, Class 16
(Equivalent of a Masters Degree in Management) Cal Poly, Pomona, California—June 1993

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy, 148th Session—March 1987

Professional Certificates

Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced POST Certificates
POST Supervisory and Management Certificates

California Community College Limited Service Credential —Lifetime

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Specialized Training

Background Investigation. State Center Community College District. May, 2002.

The Seizure and Examination of Microcomputers. SEARCH (National Consortium for Justice Information and Statistics). May 2001.

The Executive as Negotiator. The Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School. Cambridge, MA. Fall, 2001.

“Stalking the Stalker” Training Conference. March, 2001. Office of the District Attorney.

Western Regional Hate Crimes Symposium. P.O.S.T Certificate of Completion. 1999.

Computer High Tech Investigation. Department of Justice. June 18, 1999.

Discipline and Internal Investigations. Americans for Effective Law Enforcement, Inc. San Francisco, April, 1999.

How to Legally Fire Employees with Attitude Problems. American Management Association. January, 1999.

Americans with Disabilities Act: Training for Supervisors and Managers of California State University, Fresno. April, 1998.

1998 Public Records Act. California Peace Officers Association (CPOA). January, 1998.

Media Relations Techniques. ParkerMedia. May, 1997.

1997 Canine Liability. CPOA. January, 1997.

1997 Legislative Update. CPOA. December, 1996.

Nonlethal Weapons. California Association of Police Training Officers (CAPTO). May, 1996.

Justice Training Institute. POST Executive Development Course. June, 1995.

Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) Introductory, Emergency Operations Center, and Executive Courses. Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. August, 1995.

Command College Graduates Update—POST. April 1994

Use of Force. March 1993

Mutual Aid. March 1993

Seminar on the Future. January 1993

Civil Disorder Management—CSTI. 1992

International Symposium on the Future of Law Enforcement—FBI National Academy. 1991

Systems Analysis—John McKee. 1990

Civil Liability for Public Safety—CAPTO. 1990

Police Discipline. Due Process—CPOERTC. 1990

Rescue Diver—Fresno. 1989

Strategic Police Planning—PMW Associates. 1989

Data Processing for Law Enforcement Managers—Search Group. 1988

Solving Police Personnel Problems—PMW Associates. 1988

Wolfe/Corey. 1988

Aircraft Disaster Preparedness—CSTI. 1987

Statistics for the Non—Math Manager — John McKee. 1987

Incident Command System—San Bernardino Sheriff's Office. 1986

Dealing with the Angry Public—LDI Institute. 1986

NOVA Instructor's Course—NOVA Industries. 1986

Hazardous Materials Course—FEMA. National Fire Academy. 1986

Taser Instructor Course — Taser Industries. 1985

Officer Involved Shooting Investigations–Department of Justice (DOJ). 1985

Civil Liability—Martin Mayer. 1985

Officer Safety/Field Tactics Instructor Course — CSTI. 1984

Media Relations—CSTI. 1984

Training Managers Module I—Justice Training Institute. 1984

Assertive Management Skills—Dave Hudson. 1984

Criminal Investigation Management—Kellogg West. 1983

Dive Scene Management—Merced. 1982

Middle Management Course—Humboldt State. 1982

Hazardous Materials—Fresno. 1982

Basic Motorcycle Orientation—Fresno. 1981

Hazardous Materials Familiarization Seminar—CSTI. 1980

Vehicle Noise Enforcement—Fresno. 1980

Policing by Objectives—Fresno. 1980

Prison Gang Overview. DOJ—Fresno. 1980

Sick Leave Abuse—Fresno. 1980

In—Service Training—Fresno. 1980

Vice Investigation—San Jose. 1979

Police Management Workshop—Fresno. 1979

Field Training Officer—Fresno. 1979

Basic Supervisory Academy—Chico. 1979

Gambling Technology (FBI)—Fresno. 1977

Criminal Intelligence Data Collection (DOJ)—San Diego. 1977

Crime Analysis Seminar—Tulare. 1977

Techniques of Collective Bargaining (VRTC)—Fresno. 1977

Techniques of Budget (VRTC)—Fresno. 1977

Research & Planning Institute—Kellogg—West. 1976

Grantsmanship (VRTC)—Fresno. 1976

Workshop on Affirmative Action (NCSL)—San Francisco. 1976

Advanced Officers Training (SCPO) — Fresno. 1975

Employee Relations (CPOA)—Fresno. 1975

Physical Seizure of Evidence and Obscenity—Fresno. 1972

Basic Police Academy—Fresno. 1972

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