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Professional Background:
 
 
- Sheriff's Office since 1973
 - Eight years as Assistant Sheriff (2nd in command of the Sheriff Office)
   
Training/Education: (partial list)
- Bachelors - Administration of Justice - San Jose State University
 - Masters - Management - California Polytechnic University, Pomona
 - California Law Enforcement Command College
 - F.B.I. National Academy
   
Associations/Organizations: (partial list)
- Child Quest International - Executive Board
 - County of Santa Clara, Council on Equal Employment Opportunities
 - County of Santa Clara, Domestic Violence Council - Legislative Committee
 - Law Enforcement Executive Council of Santa Clara County - Board of Directors
 - Rotary - San Jose North
 - National Women's Political Caucus
 - Asian Pacific Youth Task Force
 - The Women's Fund
 - High Technology Criminal Investigator's Association - Silicon Valley Chapter
 - STEPWISE Executive Council (Systems Transformation through Effective Planning for Women & Infants who are Substance Exposed)
 - California State Sheriffs' Association
 - Women Peace Officers of California - Life Member
 - California Peace Officers' Association
 - International Police Association
 - F.B.I. National Academy Associates
 - Command College Alumni Association
 - National Center for Women & Policing
 - National Criminal Justice Association
 - Society of Police Futurists International
   
Major Programs Implemented:
- Sexual Assault Felony Enforcement (SAFE) Team
 - Regional Auto Theft Task Force (RATTF)
 - Technical Assistance & Resource Team (START), (designed to provide overall coordination of resources during a disaster or major operation)
 - Sheriff's Community Police Academy
 - Crime Analysis Unit
 - Sheriff's Team of Active Responsible Volunteers (STAR)
 - Sheriff's Community Services Board
 - Officer in Crisis Team
 - Child Safety Days program
 - M-CAP (Missing and Exploited Children) program
 - Sheriff's Leadership Development (SLD)
 - Workplace Violence Programs
 - Emergency Services Coordinator - Office of Emergency Services
 - Mutual Aid Coordinator - Operational Area Commander
  
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