The Role of Criminal Justice in Terrorism
Union Institute and University
CJM 304
(Classroom Version)

 

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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

 

    Select Articles

 

 

     Other

    Website Authored

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

909.599.7530

 

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