Faculty Bio

13 years plus teaching at the college level in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security and related fields. Nearly 11 years experience teaching in online formats using all known Learning Management Systems (LMS) VP of Operations for a small boutique style Private Investigations firm based in So Calif, specializing in Gang enhancement cases, private client relations and all matters of private investigations. Published author in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security. Published author on Terrorism / Martyrdom (2010), Gang activity (2013), multiculturalism in Law enforcement (2013) and the War in Afghanistan (2014) Course, content developer and curriculum designer in all criminal justice / homeland security related courses for many colleges and universities. Developed three stand alone Bachelor level Criminal Justice programs for different colleges and universities. Also developed dozens of stand alone courses for varied colleges in Criminal Justice and Homeland Security / Emergency Management. Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (earned), Master of Arts in Criminal Justice (earned) and Doctorate degree in progress (2016). Trainer for Los Angles Police Department in police operations and terrorism, trainer for Riverside Public Defenders on gangs and terrorism. Trainer for California correctional workers on gang related matters and terrorism extremism. Trainer for Los Angeles County Bar Association on criminal gang cases. 2 years military police experience, 15 years loss prevention, private security, investigative experience. Combined, over 24 years experience in private sector security, loss prevention, management, business and customer service. Extensive experience in forensics through training by National Institute of Justice. Extensive training via the Department of Defense on anti-terrorism, computer related fraud and identity fraud. Training through Center for Homeland Security and Defense on Terrorism, Terrorism Extremism and Finance / Funding of Terrorism activity. Extensive emergency preparedness training through FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency). Multicultural and PTSD training through the Department of Veteran Affairs. Extensive training and certifications on drug overdose, drug training and street gang related drug trade. Mental Health First Aid Training and CPR / First Aid trainer and Core facilitator. Memberships held in: Infragard (US Infrastructure Security), ASIS, ACFE (Association of Certified Fraud Examiners), American Society of Criminology, Justice Research and Statistics Association and Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences