Member - Intl Association of Chiefs of PoliceMember - Intl City Management AssociationMember - Kansas Association of Chiefs of PoliceMember - National Assn of Field Training Officers (Master FTO)Member - FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development AssociationActive and outgoing professional. Over 40 years of law enforcement experience serving in all positions from police officer to Chief of Police, with a unique background in city, county, and state public safety agencies with additional service in university policing.Active Adjunct University Professor.Former Chief of Police for the McNeese State University Police Department in Lake Charles, LA. MSU is part of the University of Louisiana System. An engaging educator at the university and college level, specializing in criminal justice courses for two decades. He has worked with over 6,000 students over the past three decades.Chapter contributor in 2016 in 'Guns in a Contemporary Society: The Past, Present and Future of Firearms and Firearms Policy.' Vol 3, Chapter 2: Concealed Carry of Firearms on University Campuses by Robert L. Spinks, MA, MS and Michael C. Powell, MPA, MShttps://www.abc-clio.com/ABC-CLIOCorporate/product.aspx?pc=A4384CExpertise in emergency management, public presentations, project management, written and oral communications, and organizational follow-through. Experienced in all areas of law enforcement accreditation, public/community/media relations, government program design, development, and direction; coordination with local, area and regional agencies; design of policies and procedures; budget preparation; grant-writing, and training.Energetic spokesperson and catalyst, with an ability to build, lead, and manage cohesive teams.Volunteer: Former Program Mgr for KBYS-FM (McNeese University Radio - www.kbys.fm). Former Exec Director/General Mgr(KSQM 91.5 FM - www.ksqmfm.com), non-profit community radio with a staff of over 100 volunteers. Former member of the Board of Directors for the Sequim Senior Activity Center (1,800 members). Rotary Club of Sequim.
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