I have retired with full service retirements from WPD and the OCDA's Office. I have an excellent reputation with both organizations, and can provide references upon request.
On a personal note, I have been married to my wife for 34 years, and have 3 adult children who live out of the area now. We own a home in South Orange County, and have lived there for 29 years.
I currently work part time in the Gang Reduction Intervention program. I work with at-risk kids and their families in South Orange County who are showing concerning behavior, academic or attendance behaviors. I also conduct good character and decision making education assemblies for schools.
I was an Investigator for 3.5 years, where I worked Domestic Violence and Child Abduction. I was promoted to Supervising Investigator and was assigned to supervise the Family Protection Unit and Human Trafficking Unit. I retired honorably after 7.5 Years. The District Attorney's Office then offered me a part time 960 position, which I accepted.
While at the District Attorney's Office, I was assigned to the Dignitary Protection Unit, and was deployed as needed.
*Police Commander - Traffic and Investigations Div.
*Police Sergeant - Organized Crime Unit, Adjutant to the Chief of Police, Gang Unit, Metro Unit, Patrol.
*Detective - Narcotics (majors and street level, Homicide.
*Patrol Officer - Served as a training officer.
SWAT - 15 years, SWAT Commander, Asst. SWAT Commander, Sniper Team Leader, Sniper, Entry Team.
2x Medal of Courage
5x Westminster Public Service Award
As it applies to this position, I have extensive teaching experience I have held a vocational teaching credential from California State, Long Beach I have served as an instructor for two years at the Golden West Police Academy I taught Occupational studies for 3 years at various high schools in Orange County I have conducted trainings as a supervisor and administrator at Westminster Police Department As the SWAT Commander, my main function was constructing and conducting monthly trainings for 3 years I have taught college courses online at two Universities in the area of Leadership Studies I have also served as a coach for my kids teams from 5 years old to their Varsity sports in high school