Faculty: Paul Figueroa
Paul Figueroa, EMPA
Title(s):
Adjunct Professor
School(s):
Business
Paul Figueroa was born and raised in Oakland, California. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Cal State East Bay. Paul earned a master’s degree in Public Administration from Golden Gate University in San Francisco. In 2012, Paul graduated from the University of La Verne, in Southern California, with a Doctorate Degree in Organizational Leadership (EdD). Combining his academic and professional work, Paul created a model for building trust between the police and community.
Paul Figueroa began his career in law enforcement as an Oakland Police Cadet in 1991 and became a police officer in 1995 and retired in 2022. Paul worked in all ranks from Police Officer to the Assistant Chief of Police. Paul has extensive experience in field command, criminal investigations, accountability, auditing, administration, leadership, trust building and a variety of community policing programs. Paul is a nationally recognized expert on procedural justice and police legitimacy.
COURSES TAUGHT
RESEARCH INTERESTS & AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION
- Strategic Planning
- Public Speaking
- Negotiations
- Team Building
EDUCATION
- EdD (Organizational Leadership), University of La Verne
- EMPA, Golden Gate University
- BA (Political Science and Government), Cal State Hayward
PROFESSIONAL & TEACHING EXPERIENCE
- 2015 - Present: Adjunct Professor, Golden Gate University
- 2013 - Present: Assistant Chief of Police, Oakland Police Department
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- The International Association of Chiefs of Police
- Hispanic American Police Command Officers Association
HONORS & AWARDS
- Police Officer of the Year by the Exchange Club, 1997
- Oakland Police Department’s Medal of Merit, 2010