Edward Poulson: A Diverse Law Enforcement Skillset

During his 20 year career with the Oakland Police force, Edward Poulson had the opportunity to not only demonstrate his skill in and passion and passion for public service, but to also develop and hone his ability to lead a team, eliminate inefficiencies and create and implement effective solutions to complex departmental issues and problems. 

Edward Poulson enjoyed years of experience not only as a patrol officer, but also later on as a Sergeant and a Lieutenant, providing exemplary leadership and demonstrating unmatched skill in each rank he held. His experiences in each position allowed him to become a more effective member of the department, as well as multiple opportunities to continue moving through the ranks and rack up an impressive resume of accomplishment.

As a law enforcement professional, Edward Poulson developed skills in critical incident management, including the successful planning, management and execution of operations designed to allow officers to more effectively respond to the possibility of civil unrest. He also provided exemplary leadership in the field during literally hundreds of similar incidents, including officer-related shootings, riots, hate crimes and bomb threats, providing his fellow officers the on-the-ground leadership and guidance needed to effectively deal with critical situations of any nature.

Currently under a Federal Consent Decree, as Edward Poulson knows, the Oakland Police Department is required to maintain, manage and employ a technologically-advanced system that monitors officer activity and helps to reduce the potential for behavioral problems. Edward Poulson helped to make this system more efficient and effective, saving the department precious millions in administrative costs.