About Me

I am a recent graduate of San Diego State University's Master of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice program. I am passionate about various topics within criminology and criminal justice, especially training and technical assistance for criminal justice agencies.

I am also a training and technical assistance team lead for the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) National Training and Technical Assistance Center (NTTAC).

I received a bachelor’s degree from UC San Diego in 2015 and have been a San Diego resident since 2011. My work since graduating from UCSD has given me the opportunity to make a difference in my community while further exploring my own interests and areas of talent. 

I am passionate about team training in all forms and about the continuous improvement of training and adult education as they pertain to criminal justice agencies.

In my free time, I enjoy paddleboarding, crafting, reading, spending time with my pets and partner, and exploring San Diego.

Recruitment and Retention for the Modern Law Enforcement Agency

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, a tightening labor market, heightened community frustration with the policing profession, and concerns about officer safety and well-being, law enforcement agencies across the country face an historic crisis in recruiting and retaining qualified candidates. As agencies continue to seek innovative ways to attract qualified potential candidates and retain current staff, the crisis demands an immediate and effective response to ensure that law enforcement agencies can maintain staffing levels sufficient to support their communities’ public safety needs. Addressing these issues may necessitate the reexamination of agencies’ foundational organizational structure and processes to more clearly and easily meet the needs and expectations of both law enforcement and the community.
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