Larry V. Smith
Lecturer/Mediator/Trainer Josephson Institute of Ethics and Agape Mediations and Ethics
Social
Biography
Larry has trained individuals from over 100 police agencies in the country in creating and sustaining an ethical environment at their agencies.
He has also conducted contracted Ethics training for members of the Chicago (2), Los Angeles, Dayton OH, Naperville IL, and Owensboro, KY Police departments.
He is a visiting faculty member of the Ohio Association of Chiefs Police Executive Leadership College, where he teaches Ethics to Ohio Police Officers.
Industry Expertise
Areas of Expertise
Accomplishments
Police Supervisor
1970-01-01
Larry Smith is a former U.S. Marine Sergeant and a retired supervisor and employee defense representative for the Los Angeles Police Department.
In twenty years with the L.A.P .D., he worked patrol in several divisions of Los Angeles, he also worked in the specialized areas of detectives, vice, and narcotics.
Larry was a field and detective supervisor for eight years
and was last assigned as a Divisional Watch Commander.
Mediator-Facilitator
Personal Values in Mediation: Larry believes that mediation represent an opportunity for all stakeholders to learn and to grow.
Professional Mediator
Style of Mediation and Experience:
Dr. Smith maintains a flexible problem solving style using Facilitative, Evaluative or Transformative disciplines to resolve over 350 employment, civil, and family cases.
Education
Concordia University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Philosophy/Theology
Ethical Traditions of the New Testament
Ethical Dimensions of the Prophets
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Master of Arts (M.A.)
Behavioral Sciences, Conflict Management - Negotiations
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pre-Doctoral
Intercultural Studies
Urban Ministry
Cross-Cultural Communications
California State University, Dominguez Hills
Masters Degree;
Behavioral Science; Conflict Management, Negotiations
Conflict Management & Negotiations). Course work included over 1200 hours of formal instruction with supervised applications in Negotiations and Conflict Management, Organizational Crisis, Computer Applications in Behavioral Science, Theories of Conflict, Organizational Conflict, Mediation Philosophy and Procedures, Arbitration skills and Procedures, Social Policy Research, Community and Neighborhood Conflict and Continuing Education training through the American Bar Association.
Pepperdine University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Public Affairs
Public Policy Analysis
Public Administration
Politics and Government
Affiliations
- Texas Mediator Credentialing Association Texas Association of Mediators Austin Association of Mediators
- Josephson Institute of Ethics
- Agape Meditations and Ethics
- American and Texas Bar Associations (associate)
- Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
Event Appearances
What did you swear to?
Police Executive Leadership College Columbus, Ohio
2012-04-10
Sample Talks
Honoring The Badge
Peace Officer verses Law Enforcement Officer in today's society.
Style
Availability
- Keynote
- Moderator
- Workshop Leader
- Corporate Training
