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Donald R. Fernald
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| Title: |
Chief of Police |
| Industry: |
Law Enforcement/Education |
| Type of Organization: |
Public School District - Police Department |
| Major Product/Service: |
Providing police services and security to elementary and secondary schools, staff and the community |
| Expertise: |
With almost 35 years experience, Chief Fernald serves as the Chief of Police for 32 school district facilities. He directly oversees police matters and security issues for the school district. He is a DARE Instructor, GREAT Instructor, GREAT National Training Team Instructor and California POST Master Instructor. |
| Geographic Area of Distribution: |
Rowland Heights, Walnut, West Covina, La Puente, California |
| Affiliations: |
West Covina Sunrise Rotary; GREAT National Team Member |
| University/Degree: |
B.S., Public Administrations, 1982; M.P.A., 1986; University of La Verne, California; K-12 Teaching Credential; College Teaching Credential |
| Born: |
February 13, 1953, Altadena, California |
| Hobbies/Sports: |
Riding street and dirt motorcycles, family activities |
| Spouse: |
Jennifer |
| Married: |
October 7, 1989 |
| Children: |
Tara, Jamie, Jessie; Sons-in-Law: Oscar, Michael and Keith; Grandchildren: Aurora, Jarred, Rebecca, Mikey, Kaden, Chase |
| Work History: |
Chief Fernald was a member of the West Covina D.U.I. Enforcement Team, the SWAT team, Range Master, Hands Driving Instructor, Shooting Simulator Instructor and Driving Simulator Instructor. He has been a member of the Red Ribbon Rally Committee for 18 years which consists of various community groups and businesses hosting an annual event which encourages anti-drug related activities for students and their families. He has been involved with the presentation of 12 Every 15 Minutes Programs and presents at classrooms locally, teaching students from grades 4 to 12, about DARE and GREAT, encouraging life skills needed to succeed in their future and encouraging students to become productive members of the community and country. |
| Honors & Awards: |
Craig L. Meacham Community Service Award, to thank citizens of the city of West Covina for their commitment to the community- the award was never given to any other member of the Police Department, 2007; Covina-Valley Unified School District Heroes of the Heart Award, 2007; West Covina Council PTA Honorary Service Award, 2001 |
| Published Works: |
Gives presentations on police matters, school safety and security issues |
| Career Accomplishments: |
Chief Fernald graduated first in his class while obtaining his D.A.R.E. Instructorship. He is extremely involved in the community anti-drug and related activities with the local youth and enjoys teaching them about life skills that will benefit them in their future. He has been involved in numerous community programs including the Channel 13 Romper Room children's show, School Resource Officer, Community Relations Officer, Police Explorer Coordinator/Advisor and Reserve Police Officer Training Coordinator. His motto is: ""A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove. But the world may be a better place, because I was important in the life of a child." (Quoted and changed from "Within My Power" by Forest E. Witcraft) |
