Santa Clara County, CA November 3, 1998 General
Smart Voter

Full Biography for Laurie R. Smith

Candidate for
Sheriff


This information is provided by the candidate

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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