Sacramento Police Chief (Retired). Serving my hometown to make tomorrow better for all. #BeTheDifference #TOGETHERwebuild #AWayForward

Joined November 2014
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Today was a great day! Ground Breaking celebration at City of Refuge for the new World of Wonder. A housing/multi-use project that provides more opportunities for City of Refuge to build belonging for so many people. City of Refuge is making a real difference. #AWayForward
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Had the opportunity to facilitate two courses at @CAPoliceChiefs Executive Stewardship in Policing program in Carlsbad. Great to spend time facilitating Race & Policing and Leadership in Extreme Conditions with LE leaders from throughout the state. #TOGETHERwebuild #AWayForward
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The @NABJSacramento Regional Conf is in Sac this week. I was part of a panel with Sheriff Cooper & Chief Carmen Best (Ret.) regarding the dynamics between law enforcement and media. Great to see veteran & newer journalists & college students attending . @NABJ #AWayForward
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open.spotify.com/episode/6JD… The next episode of #AWayForward is here. This episode features special guest Award Winning KCRA Anchor Brandi Cummings. Hear her story, views on the purpose and future of journalism and the changing journalism landscape. #BeTheDifference #NABJ #Journalism
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A pleasure speaking to Professor Roberts Social Work class at @sacstate . Tomorrow is better due to collaboration between LE & social services. Great students who clearly rely on their education & lived experiences to serve others. #StingersUp #SocialWork #AWayForward
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Had the pleasure over the last couple of weeks facilitating an Implicit Bias/History course at American River College with my good friend, Professor, Social Work Leader Cheryle Roberts. ARC staff were great & clearly have a strong desire to serve students. #Service #AWayForward
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It was an honor to give the keynote at yesterday’s NOBLE SF Bay Area Chapter Achiever’s Luncheon. NOBLE does great work and congratulation to all the honorees. Thank You for your service to our communities. @sfbayareanoble @noblenatl #LawEnforcement #AWayForward #TOGETHERwebuild
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youtu.be/ah-97Av0JhY?si=kogn… Next episodes drops today! Don’t miss special guest Robert Heidt, the CEO of the Sac Metro Chamber of Commerce. Hear about his vision for the future of our region. #EconomicDevelopment #PublicSafety #Business #homelessness #Prop36 #safety #Crime

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Episode 9 of #AWayForward My guest is @XavierBecerra who is running for Gov of California. His vision for the Affordability crisis, Immigration, Housing, Health Care, Public Safety and more. #Affordability #Immigration #PublicSafety #HealthCare #Prop36 youtu.be/wi2QgbEcE-s?si=kiIi…
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A Way Forward is dropping today. Check out Xavier Becerra, candidate for Governor, speak about the value of being the first of a family to graduate from a university and how CA can support education. Full episode on you favorite platform. #AWayForward #Education #Affordability
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Next episode of #AWayForward loading. My special guest is @XavierBecerra , candidate for governor. Hear his personal & professional journey & his vision for A Way Forward to a better tomorrow for all. #BeTheDifference #TOGETHERwebuild #Election #CAGovernor #HealthCare #Housing
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Congrats on the new gig.
BREAKING: The New York Knicks are expected to land on two-time NBA Coach of the Year Mike Brown as the franchise's next head coach, sources tell ESPN.
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We should listen to people who have knowledge about trafficking & are passionate about helping young girls who are being exploited and abused. Sawan is an amazing person & we should listen to her & share her message. #SexTrafficking #AWayForward sacobserver.com/2025/06/sacr…
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Pleasure to facilitate a session w/ @CAPoliceChiefs Effective Stewardship in Policing course. Great to work w/ police leaders from throughout CA to build trust & legitimacy. Great to facilitate with good friends & great leaders Lyle Martin and Darryl McAllister. #AWayForward
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I had the pleasure of taking local members of @AARPCA on a history walk in Oak Park. OP, Sac’s first suburb, has a rich history. History informs us on finding #AWayForward to a better tomorrow for all. Thank you to @ValleyVisionSac & @cityofrefugesac for being part of today.
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Great couple days in Chicago serving on panel at National PLECET (Professionalizing LE Community Engagement Training) conference. LE & community committed to building trust. Also had the pleasure of hearing Xernona Clayton (Civil Rights activist) ) speak at lunch. #PLECET2025
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Episode 9 dropped featuring Dr Colette Harris-Mathew’s story & vision for a better tomorrow. Dr. Harris-Mathew is currently a board member in one of the largest Community College Districts. #Education #HigherEducation #CommunityCollege youtu.be/aIbj3HndJLo?si=y759… via @YouTube

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Honored to provide keynote at today’s @sac_coe all staff In-Service & Collaboration Summit. SCOE staff are critical to Community Schools, Special Education, Adult Re-Entry, Juvenile Hall, Foster Youth services and much more. #AWayForward #BeTheDifference #Education #FosterYouth
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Great event today at the Guild Theater in Oak Park. Artist that uniquely chronicles history through art, Milton Bowens, spoke about his latest project of 30-pieces of art featured around Sacramento. A panel of speakers also spoke on improving tomorrow. #AWayForward
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Episode 8 of #AWayForward features Co Lead Senior Pastor Efrem Smith from ⁦@midtownchurch_⁩ . Don’t miss listening to his experiences and his thoughts on the role of the church in A Way Forward to a better tomorrow for all. #Church #Religion youtube.com/watch?v=nq2krUzP…
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