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Police
Technology
LAPD Authors
NYPD to LAPD: An
Introduction to Policing
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and Tactics
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- Military News (238)
Journal Archive
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- June 2008 (78)
- May 2008 (113)
- April 2008 (101)
- March 2008 (85)
- February 2008 (79)
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- December 2007 (4)
Journals
Wednesday,Oct 1 2008, 11:14:29 PMterAfghanistan's Solution Primarily Political, N..
By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service
Oct. 1, 2008 - The war against radical Islamists operating in Afghanistan will be won, despite the challenges, the senior U.S. military officer posted there said today. "I am more convinced than ever that the insurgency will not win in Afghanistan," Army Gen. David D. McKiernan, commander of NATO's International Security Assistance Force for the past four months, told Pentagon reporters. McKiernan replaced Army Gen. Dan K. McNeill.
McKiernan is in Washington to meet with President Bush, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and other senior civilian and military leaders. The White House is conducting a governmentwide review of Afghanistan operations and strategy, as insurgents there have ramped up operations against U.S., coalition and Afghan forces.
Bush has announced a withdrawal of about 8,000 U.S. troops from Iraq that's to occur early next year. The success of the surge of forces campaign in Iraq has produced a decrease of violence there by 80 percent compared to last year.
McKiernan, meanwhile, has requested that additional troops be sent to Afghanistan to help quell rising violence in some eastern and southern provinces committed by Taliban, al-Qaida and other terrorists.
The Taliban, who routinely beheaded people who didn't agree with their radical Islamic philosophy, ran Afghanistan for five years until they were kicked out of power by U.S. and coalition forces during Operation Enduring Freedom. The Taliban cooperated with Osama bin Laden's al-Qaida terrorist group and allowed it to establish training camps in Afghanistan.
The four-star general told reporters he is optimistic about defeating the insurgents. Most Afghans, he said, "do not want a return of the Taliban; they don't want a return of a radical form of government, such as the Taliban."
However, Afghanistan's size, geography, demographics and history present complex challenges, McKiernan said. Afghanistan is a large and mountainous country, with about 70 percent of its people living in rural, isolated regions. The Afghan tribal system, he said, has been traumatized and broken down by 30 consecutive years of warfare and civil strife.
"We are in a very tough fight -- a tough counter-insurgency fight," McKiernan said. "We're at a higher level of violence this time this year than we were this time last year."
McKiernan said U.S. military analysts see "greater insecurity" in some eastern and southern sections of Afghanistan.
"The idea that it might get worse before it gets better is certainly a possibility," the general said.
McKiernan cited increased foreign fighter activity in eastern Afghanistan along the border with Pakistan as a key concern.
"So, the additional military capabilities that have been asked for are needed as quickly as possible," McKiernan said.
McKiernan said he validated McNeill's earlier recommendation that three more ground brigade combat teams, amounting to more than 10,000 troops, are needed in Afghanistan. Deployment of these additional troops, he said, would include helicopters, as well as intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets, and logistics and transportation elements.
Upon McKiernan's recommendation, another brigade-sized unit, the 10th Mountain Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, was just approved for deployment to Regional Command East in Afghanistan in January.
"So, if you wanted to total those up, you could say it's four brigade combat teams, with enablers, that are pending deployment to Afghanistan, McKiernan said.
A request for added U.S. military trainers to instruct Afghan soldiers and police is being reviewed, McKiernan said, because it's believed that such personnel should be trained to conduct counterinsurgency missions as well.
"What we need is additional military capabilities to provide security for the people in Afghanistan," McKiernan said, "and until we get to what I call a 'tipping point,' where the lead for security can be in the hands of the Afghan Army and the Afghan police, there's going to be a need for the international community to provide military capability."
However, defeating insurgents in Afghanistan "is not just a question of more soldiers," McKiernan said. Achieving peace and stability in Afghanistan, he said, also will require more governance, increased economic aid, and more political assistance for the Afghan government, as well as military assistance. And any reconciliation effort targeting present-day insurgents needs to be an Afghan-government led endeavor, McKiernan said.
"As a military officer, I've said that, ultimately, the solution in Afghanistan is going to be a political solution, not a military solution," McKiernan said.
But for now, McKiernan said, winning the campaign in Afghanistan requires the presence of U.S. and coalition troops, while the capacities of the Afghan military and constabulary are built up.
About 32,000 U.S. troops are in Afghanistan. Some 15,000 U.S. troops work with about 30,000 NATO ISAF troops, and another 19,000 or so U.S. troops are assigned to Combined Joint Task Force 101, which is part of Operation Enduring Freedom and is commanded by Army Maj. Gen. Jeffrey J. Schloesser. Regional Security Command East, which handles security and reconstruction duties in eastern Afghanistan, falls under Schloesser's purview.
The mission of Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan, commanded by Army Maj. Gen. Robert W. Cone, is to partner with the Afghan government and the international community to train Afghan security forces.
To promote increased unity and better command and control, the Pentagon recently proposed that McKiernan be named commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, as well as serving as the NATO ISAF chief.
Tuesday,Sep 30 2008, 12:28:29 AMBalance at Heart of National Defense Strategy, G..
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
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Monday,Jun 30 2008, 05:58:01 AMLeadership Seminars
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Thursday,Jun 12 2008, 03:06:33 AMNew Media Directorate Earns Prestigious Public R..
By Kristen Noel
Special to American Forces Press Service
June 10, 2008 - The Public Relations Society of America honored the Defense Department's New Media directorate with four "Silver Anvil" awards at a gala in New York City on June 5. The DoD New Media team took the top honor in the internal communications category for associations, government agencies and nonprofit organizations, winning the Silver Anvil for the "Check It" internal management controls campaign. The team also received second-place trophies in the community relations, issues ...
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Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Doctoral Student,
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
- “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).
- “Police Technology” (Prentice Hall, July 2004)
- Editor, “Hi Tech Criminal Justice Newsletter” 2003 to Present
- “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
- “Homeland Security and the New Threats of Global Terrorism: From Cold War to Flaming Hot War” (Prentice Hall, February 2007) Co-Authors: retired Maj. General Dror Itzhaki (Israeli Security Services) and Dr. Reuven Paz.
- Pre-publication reviewer: “Introduction to Biometrics” (Prentice Hall, 2006) by Steve Elliot
- “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).
- Technical Grant Reviewer, Technology Transfer to Rural Communities, Department of Homeland Security
- “An Introduction to Policing: From NYPD to LAPD” (Prentice Hall, July 2006)” Co-authored with James O’Keefe, Ph.D.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Analysis Techniques for Criminal Justice Managers
Terrorism and Criminal Justice
Homeland Security and Criminal Justice
Minorities and Criminal Justice
Principles of Investigations and Reporting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON
(Instructor) 2004 - Present
UNION INSTITUTE AND UNIVERISTY
(Faculty Advisor and Instructor) 2004 – Present
2003 – Present – Owner
The mission of this business is to provide online resources for criminal justice practitioners.
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
· Explorer Post Advisor, Boy Scouts of America
· LAPD Code One Toastmasters (Past Vice President)
· Assistant Cubmaster, Boy Scouts of America
· Member, Peace Officer’s Association of Los Angeles County
· Assistant Scoutmaster, Boy Scouts of America
· Chapter Advisor, Order of the Arrow – Sunset Chapter, Navajo Lodge
· Phi Kappa Phi – Honors Society
AWARDS & HONORS
· Police Medal for Heroism
· Club, District and Regional Toastmaster Awards
· Commendations for Outstanding Performance (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


