Raymond E Foster

Education

Raymond Foster holds a bachelor’s from the Union Institute & University in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Public Financial Management from California State University, Fullerton. Presently he is at the end of his doctoral studies in business research. He is also a graduate of the West Point Leadership program and has attended law enforcement, technology and leadership programs such as the National Institute for Justice, Technology Institute, Washington, DC.

Teaching

Foster is currently a part-time lecturer at California State University, Fullerton and the Union Institute and University. He has experience teaching upper division courses in law enforcement, public policy, technology and leadership. His teaching expertise in the law enforcement and criminal justice areas include police technology, computer crime, analysis techniques for criminal justice managers, terrorism and criminal justice, criminal justice supervision, minorities and criminal justice, the enforcement function, principles of investigations and reporting, criminal justice ethics, crime and delinquency, principles of investigations and reporting, and police misconduct.

Lieutenant (1997 - 2003)

Watch Commander—Bureau consisting of 110 square miles (280 km²) with approximately 1 million residents. Supervised the activities of 20 accident investigators and 44 motorcycle officers. Acting Commanding Officer — coordinated all division activities in absence of superior.

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)

Patrol Sergeant, Administrative Sergeant — conducted personnel investigations at the direction of the Commanding Officer.

Community Relations — supervised a staff of 8; responded to crisis situations throughout the community; and represented the Department through numerous public speaking engagements. Managed the Explorer Post, Business Booster Association, Police Clergy Council, Reserve Police Officers program, 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.

Floor Supervisor supervised thirty 911 operators and 10 report takers. Watch Commander — managed emergency allocation of personnel citywide; and oversaw system crises and breakdowns.

Police Officer (1980 - 1988)

Foot beat officer, patrol officer and training officer

Professional Affiliations and Community Activities

Awards and honors

Expert

He has appeared on the History Channel and radio programs in the United States and Europe as subject matter expert in technological applications in law enforcement. He was interviewed by the London Independent in 2005 on the use of cellular telephone technology in explosive devices.

Author

Foster has published numerous articles in a wide range of venues including magazines such as Government Technology, Airborne Law Enforcement Magazine, and Police One. His first book, “Police Technology (Prentice Hall, July 2004)” is used in over 40 colleges and universities nationwide. Foster has two additional contracts with Prentice Hall to publish works on global terrorism and an introduction to policing. As an outgrowth of his writing, he maintains two websites and acts as the editor of a monthly newsletter.

Books

Selected Articles and Editorial Works