Ralph Brown

Experience

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  City of Suisun City Police Department

  Oct 1990 - Oct 1993

  Police Officer

  Generalists patrol officer duties, DUI, traffic and narcotic enforcement. Field Training Officer, attending numerous schools for DAR, traffic and other hands-on training. At the time, Suisun PD maintained the highest crime rate per capita in California (along with San Pablo).

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  City of Fairfield, Police Department

  Oct 1993 - Jan 2000

  Police Officer

  Performing generalist officer duties, DUI, narcotic and traffic enforcement. Investigate felony and misdemeanor crimes. Working in the Special Operations Unit, Community Policing, wrote the first known Section 8 Housing fraud cases, search warrants, developed community team to combat crimes, with assistance from P.G.& E., Comcast, Social Security, Welfare fraud investigators, Parole and probation.

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  Geoworks

  Feb 2000 - Apr 2001

  Webmaster

  Assist with development and maintenance of corporate website, Intranet and related WAP / HDML push technologies. Experience with Linux, Unix, Solaris and Windows.

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  Contra Costa County

  Oct 2001 - May 2013

  Lieutenant (Retired)

  Current: Watch Commander, Emergency Services Division. To ensure command continuity, Officers of the Day (Watch Commander) are assigned to shifts during non-business hours to respond in the event of critical incidents or major crimes and to provide direction at the command level as needed. Previously, Assistant Patrol Division Commander. Managing equipment, leading people using servant leadership; manage the FTO Program - obtaining POST certification, manage the K9 Program, scheduling shift assignments and vacations, manage the monthly Bureau Staffing Report, develop training programs and oversee FLSA day training, review accident reports, electronic weapons reports, and pursuit reports, review performance evaluations, perform risk management, monitor overtime and supply expenses, liaison between the Division Commander and Station House Commanders, acting Muir Station Commander, review and edit policy updates, and manage projects as they arise.Previous: Sergeant positions in Patrol, Custody, Hospital Security Services, and Internal Affairs. Deputy positions in Patrol, Custody, and Training. Committees: Technical Advisory, Alternative Schedules, Recruiting and Retention, Electronic Weapons, Firearms, Patrol Car Redesign, and Interest Based Problem Solving - Patrol Deployment (schedules). With a background in IT and a current thirst for law enforcement, I enjoy developing the convergence of the two; cops and technology. Two articles published in periodicals regarding technology and training.California P.O.S.T. subject matter expert in Tactical Communications and Racial Profiling. Trained numerous officers in northern California. Developed course materials: videos, outlines and core materials to meet Bloom Taxonomy Level 5 standards. Enjoy classroom environment and facilitation, enjoy passing on experience to benefit others. Have instructed hundreds of academy recruits in LD3. Show less

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  University of Phoenix

  Apr 2009 - Nov 2014

  Associate Faculty - College of Criminal Justice and Security

  November 2012 - Facilitated a course titled "Supervisory Leadership" for a north bay EMS company, sponsored by University of Phoenix / Workforce Solutions. The focus of the seminar included:~ Leadership Concepts~ Professional Communications~ The Importance of Teamwork~ Problem Resolution - Conflict ResolutionThe seminar was fruitful to the attendees, who enjoyed learning activities. The concluding activity engaged the attendees in identifying an internal problem in their organization, and then developing a solution using the tools presented in the seminar. _________________________________________________Helping law enforcement professionals polish the badge and bridge the IT gap. It is enjoyable to be teaching/facilitating dialog, and especially enjoy the "I get it" moments that take place in the classroom.Earning a Masters of Information Systems from University of Phoenix in 2008 and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management from Saint Mary's College in 2004, I provide a breadth of experience ranging from professional law enforcement to software application development, project management and web development.Developed course materials, graded verbal and written assignments, attended faculty training, and assisted with mentoring new faculty. Certified and previously facilitated courses such as: Organizational Administrative Behavior, Ethics, Legal Issues in Justice and Security, Survey of Justice and Security, Cultural Diversity in Criminal Justice, Cyber Crime and Information Systems, Managing Criminal Justice Personnel, Interpersonal Communications, Policing Theory and Practice, Foundations of Criminal Justice, Criminal Court Systems, Criminal Law, Criminal Justice Policy Analysis, Skills for Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Introduction to Corrections, and Institutional and Community Corrections. Show less

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  CSU Maritime Academy

  May 2013 - Dec 2013

  Administrative Lieutenant

  CSU Maritime Academy recently converted from a public safety entity to a POST approved law enforcement, in compliance with 830.2 PC. Using skills developed over my professional law enforcement career, I will assist with the development of a new police department; writing/developing policy, managing emergency preparedness planning (NIMS/SEMS/ICS), developing a departmental culture, instituting leadership, developing personnel, and more. The lieutenant is the commander of the police department’s Patrol Division and Emergency Preparedness and provides leadership, management and motivation. The lieutenant is responsible for all patrol related functions of the police department, including the department’s community policing and problem solving initiatives, crime prevention and education programs, Student Assistants, and special event scheduling. Must oversee Building Monitors, CMA Emergency Response Team (CMERT), and assist the Chief of Police with the planning, organizing, and directing of other aspects of the department’s administrative operation. Show less

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  California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training - POST

  Jun 2014 - May 2017

  Law Enforcement Consultant

  Mission: The mission of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is to continually enhance the professionalism of California law enforcement in serving its communities. Law Enforcement Consultant with POST:Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Legislative Liaison/PIO position consults and advises law enforcement agencies and institutions of higher learning on the establishment and implementation of productive police education and training programs, and to give general consultation to law enforcement agencies in the various phases of their operations and to make recommendations to them regarding more successful means of law enforcement. Review and track all bills introduced and subsequent amendments to determine impact, if any, on POST programs and operations. Prepare formal bill analyses if required. Prepare recommendation on analyzed bills for the Commission's consideration. Communicate the Commission's position on the bills to the author, appropriate legislative committees, and other interested persons. As the PIO, develop and maintain liaison with news media and other interest groups. Be a resource for the sharing of information related to POST and the law enforcement programs and activities. ____________________________________________________________ Previously - Assigned to the Basic Training Unit, responsible to provide a top-bottom review of POST certified police academies in California. The Basic Training Bureau is also responsible for the development and maintenance of a variety of different basic training programs such as the Regular Basic Course, Penal Code Section 832 (Arrest and Firearms) Course, Public Safety Dispatchers' Basic Course, Specialized Investigators' Basic Course, Field Training Program, Campus Law Enforcement Course, District Attorney Investigation and Trial Preparation Course, Requalification Course, Basic Course Waiver Process, and the Student Workbook Project. Show less

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  COMMISSION ON PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS AND TRAINING

  Dec 2016 - Jan 2021

  Bureau Chief, Training Program Services Bureau

  The Bureau Chief (BC) for the Training Program Services Bureau works under the direction of the Assistant Executive Director of the Standards and Development Division. The BC plans, organizes, and directs the operation of the bureau. TPS typically works with subject matter experts to develop legislatively mandated training and guidelines and has oversight of specialized simulator training. Responsibilities include:• The Force Option Simulator (FOS) and Law Enforcement Driving Simulator (LEDS) at the 24 Regional Skills Training Centers, • Robert Presley Institute for Criminal Investigations (ICI), • Instructor Development Institute (IDI), • Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC), • Development and publishing of guidelines; Motors Guidelines, Student Safety Guidelines, and Vehicle Pursuit Guidelines to name a few, • Quality Assessment Program (auditing courses), • Museum of Tolerance (MOT), • Law Enforcement Officers Killed or Assaulted (LEOKA), • and mental health training.TPS also oversees several grants including Environmental Protection Grant, Homeland Security Grant, Procedural Justice Funds, and the Memorial License Plate Funds. The essential functions include planning and directing the development of training standards, mandated course curricula, and implementing new programs such as the Procedural Justice/Implicit Bias training course. There is an emphasis on creating innovative forms of training delivery (such as hybrid courses), and updating guidelines for law enforcement operations mandated by the Legislature. The TPS Bureau Chief manages more than $7M in contractual services to train more than 80K peace officers serving communities in California. Show less

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  California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training

  May 2017 - Dec 2020

  Bureau Chief, Training Delivery & Compliance Bureau, Commission on POST

  The staff of the Training Delivery and Compliance Bureau consists of the Bureau Chief, ten Regional Managers (Senior Law Enforcement Consultants), three Course Control specialists, a Contract Administrator, and two Bureau Secretaries. The bureau works with over 700 POST law enforcement presenters, as well as a number of agencies not in the POST program, to certify quality law enforcement training and to ensure the delivery of that training.The bureau is responsible for the following:- Attending Chief, Training Manager, and other client meetings to provide consultation, answer questions, and clarify selection and/or training issues- Managing statewide training programs and resolving training issues and/or deficiencies- Conducting statewide POST training seminars and curriculum development workshops- Reviewing basic academy training programs regularly- Processing and approving course certification requests- Maintaining quality control of training and presenter information- Administering and maintaining training contracts with course presenters- Processing Letters of Agreement issued by the bureau to reimburse instructors and subject matter experts when they teach or attend curricula development workshops- Assisting constituents with training delivery questions Show less

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  International Association of Chiefs of Police

  Oct 2019 - now

  Article Reviewer, Police Chief Magazine

  Provide expert editorial advice reviewing articles submitted to IACP Police Chief Magazine for publication.

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  Citygate Associates, LLC

  Jan 2021 - now

  Police Services Strategist

  Citygate Associates’ Public Safety Consulting practice delivers a unique blend of extensive experience, theory, and context-based application of public safety best practices. More than just an analysis of data, we provide insight into the current organizational culture in which that data is generated to produce actionable, evidence-based options for moving forward.We perform rational, neutral performance reviews based on best practices. Citygate is not owned by a parent or standards-setting organization, so we will tell you what you need to hear within your fact pattern. Show less

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  FBI-LEEDA

  Feb 2021 - Mar 2021

  Course Facilitator

  Law Enforcement Leadership and Executive Development

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  Vacaville Police Foundation

  Jan 2023 - now

  Vice President

  Welcome to the Vacaville Police Foundation. We’re a community foundation non-profit with a mission to support the Vacaville Police Department in offering outstanding law enforcement services to our community. The Foundation provides moral and financial support to the police department to enhance community collaboration, assist with non-budgeted items, and attend events to provide a positive community message.