Alan Nichols

Experience

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  Private Contractor

  Dec 1976 - now

  Criminal Law Federal Case Review Speicalist

  College Degree programs that prepares students interested in a career in: Law enforcement; Police, community or corrections officer; Pre-law; Criminal justice.The program is taught using well-established academic theories in the social sciences and from the perspective of the practitioner. With this, our students are aware and understands what administration of justice professionals do as well as an appreciation of the political, social, cultural, and philosophical forces that shape policies and practices in the administration of justice system.Our program combines instruction in corrections, law enforcement, and security with general education courses. The program has been authorized by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and the Board of Corrections to offer certain technical and specialized courses. Show less

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  Superior Tile & Stone

  Feb 1977 - Feb 1986

  Warehouse Manager, Ceramic Tile Setter

  7801 Oakport Road Oakland, CA - Commercial and Residential Construction Building SupportCompany Owner and President Jerry Riggs of TRM Corp (Tisdale, Riggs and Moody) gave me my appointment to Warehouse Management Operations.1977 to 1979 - Oakland Warehouse Operations: Warehouse - Order Packer - Split-Axel Bobtail Flatbed Driver - Delivery Router, Forklift Operator Warehouse/ Construction Sites.1979 to 1984 - Warehouse Operations Manager for the new Benicia Warehouse, to support newResidential Tracts and Commercial Building Construction needs throughout Northern California.1984 to 1986 - Union Ceramic Tile Setter and Apprentice Quality Control Trainer, Commercial Job SiteLead: Examples of my Scope of Leadership, the Ramada Renaissance and Hilton Hotels (Skyscrapers)in San Francisco, California. Show less

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  City of Benicia

  Dec 1979 - Dec 1980

  Sworn Reserve Police Officer Benicia Police Department

  City of Benicia Police Department (Targeted Hire) 175 West I St, Benicia, CA 94510 (707) 745-3411Direct Supervisors Patrol Captain Dennis Gard and Police Chief Pierre Bidou.Small Arms Tactical Police Officer #357911 Com Center DispatcherDepartment Liaison in Speaking Spanish, to the Mayor’s Office and the Mexican Communities of Benicia and Vallejo, by Special Request of the Mexican Community Leaders3-Member Combat Pistol Team MemberMutual Aid Solano County Police Academy Cross Trainer - Neighborhood Policing and Civilian Intelligence BuildingNorthern California-Solano County Organized Gang Task Force: 12-Mile Road Officer Safety Corridor Detail SharpshooterPolice Patrol Boat 3rd Officer: Rescue Swimmer, Firearms Weapons Officer, Cross-Trained by Naval Security Forces under the Admirals Projects for the Suisun Bay Ready Reserve Fleet Protection Detail and Delta Patrols. Show less

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  US Navy

  Jan 1980 - Jun 2004

  Military Intelligence Analyst and SpecOps Incident Commander

  The Office of Naval Intelligence is America’s premier maritime intelligence service and a core element of the U.S. Navy’s Information Warfare Community.ONI possesses unmatched knowledge of the maritime operating environment and delivers penetrating understanding of threats to America’s security to national decision makers and the Fleet. Established in 1882, ONI is the nation’s longest-serving intelligence agency.

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  City of Hayward

  Feb 1984 - May 1992

  The Youth & Family Services Bureau is a unique part of the Hayward Police Department where Police Officers and Professional Counselors work side by side offering a variety of services to the residents of Hayward​.A week after I was Sworn in by Hayward Chief Charlie Plummer on 25 June 1984 who Created this Unit, I was asked to Join them as I took Interrogation, Sociology and Psychology at Chabot College and I spoke Spanish.A SVU Victim was rolled up in a corner of the YFSB Office, and the YFSB Police Officer and the Social Worker asked my Supervisor Officer Jerry White known to us a the "Happy Policeman" due to his great personality, to help "reach her" and Jerry said, "Al, why don't you take a Crack at her."20 minutes later she gave me/us a full Deposition and the YFSB Officer went and picked up the Suspect, and I became the Primary Reserve Transportation Officer for the Eden Hospital Trauma Unit and then taking them to the hidden Women's Shelter.On my own I Developed the First Community Policing Program for Downtown Hayward, I bonded with the Gay Community as a new Walking Beat Police Officer with a brand new daughter, and I was readily accepted by the Hidden Community that loved to dance, hug and share their struggles in daily life as we all do.When I quit the Department three months later after a devastating shootout with two Police Officers down on the ground, the Owners of the Downtown Bars including the Turf Club called Chief Charlie Plummer and said, “We need our Officer back.”https://www.facebook.com/groups/234304749943128/permalink/7695686833804845/"YFSB also offers a variety of prevention services that encourage youth to stay out of trouble and provide them with positive ways to engage with their peers and the community."The programs and services offered by YFSB include:Family Counseling, Crisis Intervention and Case ManagementSchool-Based Counseling ProgramAl Nichols "YFSBR" Show less Reserve Police Officer #729 - Academy Class of June 1984Patrol Officer, Bilingual Community Events Officer, Neighborhood Officer, Backup 911 Emergency Dispatcher Com Center.Senior Volunteer Recruiter and Senior Reserve Program Background Investigator, and Academy TrainerAssigned to Support Hayward Fire's Hazardous Materials Division1988: Missing Persons Assignment: Michaela Joy Garecht Ground Search Niles Canyon Search1989: Active on the streets during the Loma Prieta 6.9 Earthquake: https://www.facebook.com/groups/234304749943128/permalink/6447948708578670/Commendation - Senior Background Investigator and Investigator TrainerCommendation - Difficult Background Investigation for Candidate on GuamCommendation - Special Enforcement Unit Investigator (Difficult Investigations)Commendation - Crime Suppression Unit - Coordinating Anti-Burglary PatrolsCommendation - Crime Scene Detail Lead OfficerPistol Team Member Show less

  • Youth & Family Services Bureau/SVU Police Officer and Counselor

    Jul 1984 - May 1992

  • Sworn Reserve Police Officer - Patrol and Investigations

    Feb 1984 - May 1992
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  Hayward Area Recreation and Park District

  Feb 1986 - Jun 1995

  Park District Ranger Patrol Officer #34 (FTO Peace Officers)

  Special Assignment from Hayward Police Chief Charlie Plummer to Re-train the Park Rangers to Professionally Interact with the Hayward Police and the Alameda County Sheriffs Department: Patrol Procedures and Proper Radio Use. Commendation - President of the Board of Directors for Dedicated ServiceCommendation - Board of Directors - Union Contract Negotiations RepresentationField Training Officer for New Hires.Safety and Enforcement Beat Patrolman - Beat Patrol Areas, Special Enforcement Details, Major Community Sporting Events.SEIU 616 Shop Steward and the first Union Contract Negotiator for the Park Ranger Patrol.1992: Missing Persons Assignment: Michaela Joy Garecht Ground Search Hayward Greenbelt Trails. Show less

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  Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company

  Jan 1989 - Oct 1989

  Special Projects Team Lead, Not Done Crew

  Pacific Bell 545 West Grand Street Oakland, CA , Oakland Installation and Maintenance Garage (I&M)Temporary Full-Time Contract Hire, Installation and Business RepairSpecial Projects Team Lead - "Not Done Crew" (fixing what others couldn’t)Public Utilities Commission - General Order 95 Violations Corrections28 “External Customer” Letters of Recommendation for Personal ServiceCommendations - from the Installation and Maintenance Manager and his Supervisors, including Employee of the Month. Show less

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  California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)

  May 1991 - Oct 1991

  Forestry Agricultural Aide/Inspector, Fire Clearance Safety and Information Officer

  Bollinger Canyon Station San RamonCommendation - Project DiversityIn being a Trained Police Investigator and Public Information Officer, this daytime Paid Opportunity to work with the Department of Agriculture was fully supported by my Superiors at the Hayward Police Department during the Summer of 1991.Forestry - Agricultural Aide: Dutch Elm Disease Project, Tree InspectorFire - Defensive Zone Fire Safety Information Officer: Berkeley and the Oakland HillsVolunteers in Prevention Program: Fire Safety Education - Summer Camp Groups"Smokey the Bear Unit": Costumed Fire Safety Public Education TalksOakland Firestorm Disaster: My Primary Survey Areas (my story of my Service is below)https://www.facebook.com/groups/234304749943128/permalink/6486104504763090/2020 August: SCU Lightening Complex Fire Call Center Pleasanton Fairgrounds, Volunteer Pre-Briefing Trainer and Fire and Evacuation Operator supporting IMT-6 Show less

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  Service Employees International Union, Local 888

  Nov 1993 - Nov 1995

  SEIU 616 Shop Steward and Authorized Contract Negociator

  A union steward, also known as a union representative or shop steward, is an employee of an organization or company but is also a labor union official who represents and defends the interests of his or her fellow employees.The position is a voluntary position and is generally elected by fellow workers through democratic election. On occasion, this position can be appointed by a higher union body. The role of the union steward is to represent the non-management employees commonly referred to as the “rank-and-file” and to be a link and conduit of information between the rank-and-file and the union leadership. Show less

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  AT&T

  May 1995 - May 2004

  Regional Operations Manager of Real Estate Facilities Physical Security, Fleet Procurement

  Responsible for the Five Bay Area Markets Covering 300 Properties from Redding to Monterey California, with a $1 Billion Revenue Stream, 1.6 Million Customers, and 5,000 Employees.Assisted Real Estate Director in Managing Real Estate Portfolio of 300 properties, consisting of mix of leased and owned properties including retail, office, and industrial. Responsible to the search, selection, acquisition, and delivery. Management of both design and construction process, and delivering final product remodeling, using Red Line Drawings when changes to the Original Blueprints evolved.Created the first Idle Asset Redeployment Program for the Five Bay Area Markets: North Bay, East Bay, West Bay, South Bay and Delta Valley, eliminating 96% of new Furniture and Equipment Capital Purchases that Came to the Director of Procurement Tom Reed.Worked directly for Sr. VP of Finance Mark Scofield and provided Advice and Counsel and re-wrote Several Company Policies to reduce Fraud and Waste, reduced my 1st Expense Budget by 33% ($5 Million) in the First Year, Company Commendation.I eliminated the “Hidden Bribe Structure” set in place by the last Fleet Manager, to send AT&T vehicles to ‘select’ Fleet Repair garages for a percentage.“Alan is very Committed to doing the Best for the Company, Scofield said, he took on the Fleet Realignment Project (3300 Units) and it is creating a better organized, more efficient money saving Department. The estimated savings is more than $1 Million, if every employee showed as much Ownership of the Company, imagine where we’d be.”Employee of the Month, Quarter, Year, System and Department of the Year multiple Commendations. Show less

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  Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District

  Aug 2004 - Jun 2009

  Classified Substitute - Special Needs Classes

  Retired from AT&T Corporate-Regional Management as a Problem Solver and Program Developer, and I took my Record of Successes to the Local School District to Address the Needs of a struggling Special Needs Program tied up in Bureaucracy, to eliminate Roadblocks set by others.Three Commendations for Special Needs Program Development: Creating a Merit Based Running Program, tutoring in Orchestra Class, Math and other subjects.

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  CERT Volunteers in Your Own Neighborhoods, a Worldwide Network

  Oct 2014 - now

  CERT Volunteers in Your Own Neighborhoods, a Worldwide Network

  ‘CERT Volunteers in Your Own Neighborhoods, a Worldwide Network,’ is a Recruiting and Networking Page for Recruiting and Supporting our Force Multipliers.To see how Valuable that CERT Volunteers are in your Community, you will have to highlight my Links & right click on Open Link:https://www.facebook.com/groups/170613249339918/This Platform which now has 1100 Members, 100+ are Member Agencies, Groups & Networking Partners across the United States, and in 38 Countries with 100+ Agencies that are from Outside the U.S. Including in the Countries of:Afghanistan - Argentina, Australia - Canada, Colombia - Costa Rica, Czech Republic - Fiji Islands, Finland - France, Germany - Greece, Hungary - India, Indonesia - Ireland, Israel - Italy, Japan - Kenya, Malaysia - Malta, Mexico - New Zealand, Pakistan - Philippines, Poland - Portugal, Puerto Rico - Republic of Kosovo, Romania - Serbia, South Africa -Spain, Taiwan - Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom - US Virgin IslandsMember Agencies in this Group Share Ideas, Training, Activity’s and Empowerment, Under my Team Page photo, there are FIELDs for you to Choose from, please refer to the attached Reference Category pages to seek out any new Training & Education ideas that you may be seeking.I Served in Uniform for City, County, and State, Police and Fire Agencies Since 1980, and by 2020 March at the Launch of the California Governors COVID19 Resource Project, I was one of 300 other CERT Volunteers in California designated by Cal OES-FEMA PIO as "Social Bridger’s.”In 1991 on a Summer Contract while carrying a Hayward Police Reserve Officers Badge in my Wallet, I wore a Tan over Green Uniform for the California Department of Forestry and Fire’s Smokey the Bear Unit out of the Bollinger Canyon San Ramon ‘Contingency’ Station, and I supported our Volunteers in Fire Prevention - VIP Program.CERT Links: https://www.fema.gov/cert, https://youtu.be/yVPwuujBsqg?si=j2re8MnbQ-2IyIvtemail: student-of-cert@comcast.net Show less

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  Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department

  Sept 2019 - Nov 2022

  Emergency Preparedness Program Volunteer Fire District 9

  LPFD is an Accredited Local Academy (ALA) in the State Fire Training (SFT) system.Having been a Former 1st Responder in Police and Fire Uniforms including CDF since 1980, I wanted to see how the Current Fire Department Volunteer Programs had evolved in 39 years, I had Served with CDF's "Smokey the Bear Unit" out of the San Ramon Bollinger Canyon Station in 1991.I was Assigned in 1985 as a Hayward Police Officer to Support Hayward Fire's Hazardous Materials Division, & I hold an S.P.C.C. Trainers Certification from Pinyon Environmental (2000).Within two years and having received LPFD's Volunteer of the Year Award and four Commendations, I decided to move on in fall 2022 and Train smaller Volunteer Groups incorporating my First Hand Experiences in Disasters to assist new and potential Volunteers understand how their Service Roles as Initial Responders now relates.I was the Primary CERT Victim Volunteer Trainer for the Paramedics Four-Year Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Re-Certifications, as I had previously worked Recruiting VIP's 'Volunteers in Prevention' for CDF.Team Commendation 2021 - Pleasanton City Council - ALCO Search & Rescue Incident Command Support (Missing Person Philip Kreycik)Commendation - 2021 Current Fire Chief Joe Testa - Volunteer of the Year AwardCommendation - 2021 Former Fire Chief Jeff Peters - Top Volunteer LetterCommendation - 2020 August (Cal Fire) SCU Lightening Complex: Call Center Fire & Evacuation Information Operator.Commendation - 2020 August (Tracy Hein EPM) Two Field Medical Interventions at the 2020 August Livermore Cooling Center (Extreme Respiratory Distress & a Major PTSD Debilitating Episode)Duties and Responsibilities:1. Emergency Preparedness Department - Public Safety Education Talks2. Active Community Emergency Response Team Member, Fire District 93. Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) as a “Social Bridger” Public Information Officer & Resource Dispatcher, during the beginning of COVID 19. Show less