Riverside, CA
Kevin Townsend has over 27 years of experience and is a captain at the Riverside (CA) Police Department. He has worked a variety of operational and administrative assignments throughout his career. Captain Townsend is a graduate of Leadership Riverside, California's Supervisory Leadership Institute, the LAPD Leadership program, and Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP). He earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and a Master of Public Administration degree. Captain Townsend earned a Doctor of Public Administration and is an adjunct college professor. He is interested in organizational change, leadership, crime reduction, officer safety and wellness, employee accountability, community relations, and evidence-based practices.