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