Police Chief (Ret'd.), Consultant in Public Safety, Homeland Security, Crisis Strategies, Organizational Development
Greater Nashville Area
- Current
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- Advisory Board Member at Air Informatics, LLC
- Independent Security and Management Consultant (Sole Proprietorship)
- Advisory Board Member at EMSAT
- Major (Cadet Programs Officer) at Civil Air Patrol
- Past
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- Principal Consultant at Code Four Associates, LLC
- Chief of Police at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
- Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Police Officer at Los Angeles Airport Police
- Detention Officer (Station Officer) at Los Angeles Police Department
- Crime Prevention Assistant at Los Angeles Police Department
- Line Chief at Great Atlantic and Pacific Aeroplane Company
- Cadet Officer (C/Lt.Col.) at Civil Air Patrol
- Education
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- San Jose State University
- Rio Hondo Community College
- California State University-Northridge
- University of Southern California
- Valley University School of Law
- Oklahoma State University
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Bernard J. Wilson’s Summary
Administrative/Personnel/Fiscal – Chief of Police with responsibility for over 900 law enforcement officers, security personnel and staff support members at a major “Category X” international airport. Policy/procedure decision maker, responsible for budget of over $80 million. Extensive interaction with other police chiefs, elected officials, community leaders, business community, etc. Part of the management team that earned the only Standard and Poor’s “AA Bond Rating” ever awarded to a U.S. airport.
Crisis Management – Key decision-maker for numerous major crisis incidents, including earthquakes, aircraft crashes, labor disputes, bomb threats, natural disasters, industrial accidents, terrorist incidents, major crime events. Following September 11, 2001, commended by residents of six California cities for "...calmness and confidence..." Commended by the international airline community for "...guiding us through trying times with grace, dignity and in good humour."
Facility and Personnel Security – Airport Security Coordinator (Federally mandated designation) for major international airport, servicing over 100 million persons annually. Extensive training and experience in threat analysis, terrorism vulnerability, VIP/dignitary protection, site security surveys, personnel identification systems, access control systems.
Investigation – Preliminary and follow-up investigations as investigator, supervisor, manager and command officer in criminal and personnel investigations. Witness and investigating officer in California and Federal courts.
Public Speaking and Instructor - Instructor and lecturer in aviation security, terrorism, traveler victimization, police management, crisis management, emergency preparedness, bomb threat management, incident command system, and other topics. Numerous television and print media appearances, including “USA Today,” “Good Morning America,” “CNN” and local media, etc.
Bernard J. Wilson’s Specialties:
Extensive hands on experience in crisis management and dealing with "the unknown." Clear and decisive decision maker during times of local, state, national and international crises.
Extensive experience in managing multi-agency operations incorporating public and private sector cooperative efforts.
Extensive experience in public sector personnel issues, labor negotiations, risk management.
Certified in Homeland Security, Level V (CHS-V) - ABCHS
Bernard J. Wilson’s Experience
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Advisory Board Member
Air Informatics, LLC
(Airlines/Aviation industry)
February 2008 — Present (1 year 10 months)
Advising on security applications for a venture providing connectivity, security and information management of airline/airport gate to airplane wireless "gatelink" services.
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Independent Security and Management Consultant
Sole Proprietorship
(Sole Proprietorship; Public Safety industry)
January 2008 — Present (1 year 11 months)
Public Safety; Crisis Management; Homeland Security; Organizational Development; Aviation Security
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Advisory Board Member
EMSAT
(Hospital & Health Care industry)
November 2004 — Present (5 years 1 month)
Advisory Board Member for 501c3 non-profit company engaged in Advanced Technology for Emergency Medical Services. Provided advice regarding multi-agency and multi-disciplinary applications focusing on law enforcement integration with EMS/Fire, using the Incident Command System.
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Major (Cadet Programs Officer)
Civil Air Patrol
(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Public Safety industry)
1973 — Present (36 years )
Master Rating in Cadet Programs and Aerospace Education. Former Squadron Commander. Former CA WG Encampment Commander, Commandant of Cadets, Chief Tactical Officer, Senior Tactical Officer.
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Principal Consultant
Code Four Associates, LLC
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Public Safety industry)
December 2005 — December 2007 (2 years 1 month)
Consultants in public safety and security, including law enforcement/security management and organizational development, aviation security, homeland security, crisis strategies.
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Chief of Police
Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA)
(Government Agency; Airlines/Aviation industry)
April 1999 — August 2005 (6 years 5 months)
Chief of Police for the largest airport law enforcement agency in the USA.
Member, Mayor's Homeland Security Cabinet.
Member, Los Angeles County Urban Area Security Security Initiative (UASI) Executive Board. -
Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, Police Officer
Los Angeles Airport Police
(Law Enforcement industry)
January 1979 — April 1999 (20 years 4 months)
Appointed as Police Officer, 1979; Sergeant, 1981; Lieutenant, 1982; Captain, 1983. Various assignments, including uniformed patrol, criminal investigations, background and Internal Affairs investigations, administrative assignments. Responsibilities included coordination of airport law enforcement missions for 1984 Olympics and 1987 Papal visit. Increasing responsibilities, including hiring recommendations, terminations, etc. as well as budgetary responsibilities. This career path culminated in my appointment as Chief of Police for Los Angeles World Airports.
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Detention Officer (Station Officer)
Los Angeles Police Department
(Law Enforcement industry)
1977 — 1979 (2 years )
Worked as a jailer in the City jail system. Full custody of misdemeanor and felony prisoners, processed fingerprints, documents, bail releases, etc.
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Crime Prevention Assistant
Los Angeles Police Department
(Law Enforcement industry)
1975 — 1977 (2 years )
Police Department Trainee while awaiting assignment to the police academy. On the job training in report writing, jail operations, administration. Assigned as an assistant to a detective unit, conducted interviews of crime victims and completed follow-up reports.
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Line Chief
Great Atlantic and Pacific Aeroplane Company
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Airlines/Aviation industry)
1973 — 1974 (1 year )
"Line Chief" at a large General Aviation Fixed Base Operator (FBO). Managed a 24 hour aviation support organization responsible for fueling, servicing and security of General Aviation aircraft, including company owned trainers, cargo aircraft, busines jets and "Warbirds," along with aircraft belonging to private customers.
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Cadet Officer (C/Lt.Col.)
Civil Air Patrol
(Non-Profit; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)
December 1967 — September 1973 (5 years 10 months)
Participated in the leadership and aerospace education program offered by the Unites States Auxiliary (Civil Air Patrol). General Billy Mitchall Award; Amelia Earhart Award; General Ira C. Eaker Award. Cadet Flying Encampment (License), Stillwater, OK; International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE) - New Zealand, 1971, Republic of Korea, 1973).
Bernard J. Wilson’s Education
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San Jose State University
Public Administration 2003 — 2003
Police Management Development Course (in partnership with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training)
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Rio Hondo Community College
Administration of Justice 1981 — 1996
Police Academy Basic Course; Airport Police Academy; Advanced Police Officer Training; Police Supervisory Course; Additional courses in Administration of Justice and Corrections.
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California State University-Northridge
Management 1987 — 1992
"Management Certificate Program," including courses in Strategic Planning, Human Resources, Labor Relations, Critical Decision Making.
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University of Southern California
Aviation Management 1986 — 1987
"Advanced Airport Executive Development Program, " co-sponsored by USC and Los Angeles Department of Airports. Courses included Airport Management, Budget Forecasting, Aviation Security, Airfield Operations, Airline Industry Developments.
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Valley University School of Law
First Year Law Studies 1977 — 1978
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Oklahoma State University
Aviation 1970 — 1970
Primary Flying Course at FAA Part 141 school, earning Airman Certificate as Private Pilot (ASEL) with 37.5 hours TT
Additional Information
Bernard J. Wilson’s Groups:
International Association of Chiefs of Police,
International Association of Airport and Seaport Police,
International Counter-Terrorism Officers Association,
International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators, American Society for Industrial Security, American Association of Airport Executives, American College of Forensic Examiners Institute, American Board for Certification in Homeland Security, United States Air Force Auxiliary, (Civil Air Patrol), Air Force Association, Air Force Association of Canada, Los Angeles Police Emerald Society, Delta Alpha Alpha Lambda - (Alumni organization for recipients of the General Billy Mitchell Award)
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IACSP: International Association for Counterterrorism and Security Professionals -
Law Enforcement Professionals -
CXO (CEO, COO, CKO, CFO, CMO, CAO, CVO, CDO, CRO, CLO, CSO & CTO) Community -
Aviation Network -
Global Security Professional -
Global Airline Managers -
Homeland Security -
The Air Force Association -
Irish American Business Network -
Civil Air Patrol Network -
Civil Air Patrol / The United States Air Force Auxiliary -
Aviation & Aerospace Group -
Certified Homeland Security Professionals -
Pilots -
Emergency Management and Homeland Security Professionals -
Airlines Industry Professionals Worldwide -
Police Connect -
Airline Managers Group -
Aviation Security International Network -
AviationLink -
Professionals in Emergency Management -
Airliners group -
Thin Blue Line Network -
Former Police Officers in Business -
Jetiquette -
International Air Cadets Exchange -
Global Security Network -
Terrorism Studies Network -
Los Angeles Police Department -
HSEEP - Homeland Security Exercise Evaluation Program -
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Best of Q&A -
AVSEC TRAINERS NETWORK
Bernard J. Wilson’s Honors:
Police Officer of the Year, Pacific Southwest District, Optimist International, 2005;
Police Professional Achievement Medal, 2005;
Leadership Award, International Association of Airport & Seaport Police, 2003;
Commendation, United States Secret Service, 2000;
Executive Service Commendation, City of Los Angeles, 2000;
Patriarchal Cross, His Holiness Patriarch Pavle I of Serbia, 1992;
California Commendation Medal (State of California Military Department), 1992;
Airport Commission Commendation, City of Los Angeles, 1991;
Concesión Distinguida Del Servicio, República de Honduras, 1990;
Papal Gold Medal, His Holiness Pope John Paul II, 1987;
Meritorious Service Medal, USAF Auxiliary, 1984;
Police Service Medals (Eight awards, 1979-2005); -
"Honorary Don Cossack" (Stanitsa Ataman Kaledin), 2006;
"Quebecois Honoraire," 2006;
“Honorary Special Agent,” USAF Office of Special Investigations, 2001;
"Honorary Okie," Governor of Oklahoma, 1970
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