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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
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POST Courses West Point Leadership Program Instructor Development Course Middle Manager Watch Commander Supervisory Development
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Management Supervisor Advanced Officer Intermediate Officer Basic Officer
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CONSULTING SERVICES OFFERED BY RAYMOND E. FOSTER
General police, law enforcement and criminal justice practices, policies and procedures. In both government and the private sector, organizational development focusing on leadership and change management. Lieutenant Foster's most recent project involved assisting the Government of Jamaica in developing a three year, nation-wide anti-gang strategy. He is currently on assignment in the Federation of Nevis and St. Kitts, assisting them with the refining of their national security training curriculum.
SEMINARS OFFERED BY RAYMOND E. FOSTER
Leadership
Career Development
Technology
Gang Crime
Organizational Development
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Books
The book is used by: |
A Concise History of American Policing explores the foundation of modern American police officers from their distant cousins in the Iron Age. Find out how the Draco, Caesar Augustus, the Hue and Cry, the Rattle Watch and Old West Gunslingers influenced today’s police operations. How did policing finally get to Broken Windows, Technology and Community Policing? |
Used by over 100 colleges and universities. Described as, "A thoroughly-researched, well-written examination of information technology in the public sector, Police Technology discusses law enforcement as an information-intensive task. Whether interviewing victims, interrogating subjects, or gathering evidence, this book discusses the cutting-edge technology needed to handle the incredible load of information that goes along with an average investigation and/or arrest. |
Articles (If the article is underlined, it is hyperlinked to complete copy)
Other
Peer Reviewer, Office of Justice Programs
Researcher & Expert Appearance, The History of Police Technology, History Channel
2006 Editor,
Forward, Technology and Law Enforcement: From Gumshoe to Gamma Rays, Praeger Publishing, Robert Snow (2007)
2009 Editor, California Highway Patrol Exam, LearningExpress, LLC
2009 Editor, California Police Officer's Exam, LearnignExpress, LLC
2010 Editor, Police Exam for Dummies, Northeast Editing
YouTube™ for the Criminal Justice Educator, American Heroes Press, January 2014
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Website Authored Primary Blogs Social Media Downloads Available
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Courses Taught
Media Experience
Partial Client List
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
UNION INSTITUTE AND UNIVERSITY
(Faculty Advisor, Instructor, Criminal Justice Management Department Chair) 2004 – 2010
During service at University served as Presiding Officer of the BS Faculty Steering Committee, Institutional Ad Hoc Assessment Committees, Criminal Justice Management Department Chair.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
(Instructor) 2004 - 2008
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FRESNO
(Guest Instructor) Fall 2006
2003 – Present – Owner
The mission of this business is to provide online resources for criminal justice practitioners. Along with law enforcement consulting services. This is also the parent company of American Heroes Press.
LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT 1980-2004
LIEUTENANT (1997-- 2004)
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
· Rotary Club of San Dimas, Past President
· 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
· Past 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. 222
142 E. Bonita Avenue
San Dimas, CA 91773
909.599.7530