Advisory Committee Members

Tammie is a 44-year law enforcement veteran. She began her career as a Deputy for the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, where she served for 11 years. She served with the Stockton Police Department for 19 years. Tammie was the first female lieutenant, captain, and deputy chief for the Stockton Police Department.

While assigned as a detective at the Stockton Police Department, she began working as an adjunct instructor at San Joaquin Delta College. She taught many Administration of Justice and POST Academy classes, and worked as a Recruit Training Officer (RTO) at the Delta College POST Academy for five years. She is currently the fulltime Director of Public Safety Training Programs at Delta College.

Tammie holds an Associate of Arts Degree from Delta College, a Bachelor of Arts Degree from California State University, Sacramento and a Master of Arts Degree from St. Mary’s College, Moraga.

She has completed many training courses throughout her career including the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute, the FBI National Academy, and POST Command College.

Tammie is active in her community and is the Past Chair of the Board for United Way of San Joaquin County. After her retirement from the Stockton Police Department, she volunteered as the Executive Director of the Animal Protection League, a nonprofit support group for the Stockton Animal Shelter where she and a group of volunteers created a high volume spay/neuter clinic for dogs and cats. This led to a partnership with the San Francisco SPCA, where together the Animal Protection League and the SFSPCA were able to flip Stockton’s euthanasia numbers, going from an 80% euthanasia rate to an 80% save rate.

Chela Cottrell is a 20-year law enforcement veteran who initially served as a Dispatcher at the Scotts Valley Police Department in Santa Cruz County. Later she served as a Community Services and Correctional Officer for the Santa Cruz Sheriff's Office. Subsequently she served for the thirteen years as a Dispatcher, Communications Training Officer and Communications Supervisor for the Citrus Heights Police Department. The experience she gained and expertise she developed in those roles prepared her for her current role as the Police Services Manager of the Communications center and Operations division in the Citrus Heights Police Department. She is focused on promoting training and tactics to enhance policing both within and outside the organization.

Recognized as a dispatch subject matter expert, Chela has participated in several projects ensuring that POST has remained dedicated to their mission of continually enhance the professionalism of California law enforcement in serving its communities.

Chela possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in Creative Writing from the University of California Santa Cruz and a Master of Science Degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego. She is a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute Class #490 and the National Emergency Number Association Center Manager Certification Program.

Professor Kathleen Oborn was appointed to the position of president of the California Association of Administration of Justice Educators (CAAJE), representing the administration of justice/criminal justice faculty throughout the state. As part of her CAAJE responsibilities, she also serves on the California Community College State Chancellor’s Education Advisory Committee and was elected vice-chair.

During her 25+ years in higher education, she has served in a multitude of positions such as Associate Dean, Academic Senate President and department chair. Her M.S. in Educational Psychology and Counseling and her B.A. in Sociology were both earned from California State University, Northridge, and her A.A. degree in Criminal Justice is from Pierce College. She has been a tenured professor of criminal justice at Pierce College since 2002 and teaches part time in the Criminology and Justice Studies program at CSU Northridge. Since 2008, she has served as the district chair for Criminal Justice for the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD). She is also a course reviewer for criminal justice curricula for the California community colleges.

Kathleen started her public safety career in 1983 when she was hired as an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Community College District Police Department. She is also a Los Angeles County Reserve Deputy Probation Officer, a certified Crime and Intelligence Analyst through the California Department of Justice and a member of many criminal justice organizations such as the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA) and the American Society of Criminology.

Chief Jason Salazar was appointed Chief of Police of the Visalia Police Department on February 17, 2015.

Chief Salazar began his career with the Visalia Police Department in 1993 as a Community Services Officer and was hired as a Police Officer in 1996.

Chief Salazar has held every rank over the course of his 30+ years with the Visalia Police Department and served in a variety of assignments including Patrol, Violent Crimes Detective, Special Enforcement Bureau, and S.W.A.T.

Chief Salazar holds an Associate Degree in Administration of Justice from the College of the Sequoias, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Organizational Leadership from Mountain State University, and a Master's Degree in Leadership Studies from Fresno Pacific University.He is also a graduate of the Los Angeles Police Department's West Point Leadership Program, the PERF Senior Management Institute at Boston University, and California POST Command College.

Chief Salazar is also actively involved in the community as a member of the Rotary Club of Visalia, a member of the Board of Directors for the Salt & Light Foundation, as a member of the State of California POST Advisory Committee, Executive Board Member for the International Police Chiefs Association Mid-Size Agencies Division, and serves on the Executive Board for the California Police Chiefs Association.

Brent Stalker is a Lieutenant with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. He has been a Deputy Sheriff since 1996 and promoted to Lieutenant in 2015. As a Deputy Sheriff, Brent has had the opportunity to work many different assignments including Patrol, Field Training Officer, and Property Crimes. Brent spent thirteen years as a sergeant for the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. As a sergeant, his assignments included Patrol Sergeant, Administration Sergeant for Court Services, and the Sergeant in charge of the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Civil Unit. His experience as a Sergeant assigned to these different units has given him experience in uncommon areas of Law Enforcement.

After promoting to Lieutenant, Brent spent two years assigned to Human Resources, two years assigned to Internal Affairs, two years as an Area Commander, and two years as the Director of the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office Academy Modules III, II, and I. These assignments have given him experience with the hiring process for Law Enforcement of all ranks, valuable knowledge in backgrounds, and training trends.

Brent has been an instructor at the Fresno City College Police Academy since 1998. He is the lead instructor for the Field Training Officer 40-hour course and Field Training Update course. He also instructs in the Background Investigator course, Supervisor course, Dispatch course, Disabilities, and Officer Wellness.

Brent is part of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards (POST) and Training Quality Assessment Program (QAP). As part of this program, Brent has audited several courses to evaluate the design and delivery of POST certified courses.

Brent has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology and a Master’s degree in Public Administration from California State University, Fresno.

Anthony was born in Bakersfield, California. Attended Shafter High School and joined the military immediately after graduation. Anthony served in the Navy as a Boiler Technician completing three tours during the Gulf War. Anthony worked in the private sector within the Engineering and Manufacturing Industry. Over the span of many years, Anthony held various titles within the company which allowed him to commission three power plants which included a 34 Mega Watt Combined Heat Power Plant while earning his MBA.

Anthony started his higher education career as an adjunct instructor in the Industrial & Occupational Safety program at Taft College. Prior to accepting the position of Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Economic Development he held the position of Dean of Instruction at Bakersfield College driving success in Career Education and Workforce Development. He served on the Board of Directors for Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, serves as Vice President of the board for Valley Achievement Center (a nonprofit organization for Autism), the former President Elect of California Community College Association for Occupational Education and former Chair for the California Community College bachelor’s degree steering committee programs.

Kory L. Honea became the 31st Sheriff of Butte County in May 2014. Prior to becoming the Sheriff, Honea served as the Undersheriff for nearly four years. Sheriff Honea began his career with the Butte County Sheriff's Office in 1993, when he was hired as a deputy sheriff. Prior to that Sheriff Honea was employed by the Shasta County Sheriff's Office. During his law enforcement career Sheriff Honea has held assignments in corrections, patrol and investigations. In 2000, Sheriff Honea transferred to the District Attorney's Office as an investigator. While at the District Attorney's Office, Sheriff Honea promoted through the ranks to become the Chief Investigator in 2008. Sheriff Honea held that position until his return to the Sheriff's Office as Undersheriff in 2010. Sheriff Honea holds a Juris Doctorate from the Taft School of Law and is a member of the State Bar of California. He also holds an Associate of Arts degree from Butte College. Sheriff Honea has extensive law enforcement training certified by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

Captain Miguel Pacheco has been with the Turlock Police Department since April of 2000. He began his career as a Reserve Officer and then spent time as a School Police Officer before getting hired with the Turlock Police Department. He has served in, and supervised a variety of assignments including SWAT, Field Training, Arrest Control and was a Recruit Training Officer at a Regional Training Academy.

Captain Pacheco has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Safety Administration and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership. Captain Pacheco is a graduate of the California POST Command College, the FBI National Academy and the California POST Executive Development Course. Captain Pacheco teaches the California Peace Officers’ Association Leadership Development Course for Supervisors. He also teaches Leadership and Ethics at a local Academy.

Kenneth Ehrman's career in law enforcement began in 1994 as a Correctional Officer with the California Department of Corrections. In 1999, he transitioned to the California Department of Motor Vehicles Investigations Division, where he was hired as an Investigator.

Ehrman holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Sacramento State University, a Master of Science in Law Enforcement Leadership from the University of San Diego, and a Doctorate in Public Administration from California Baptist University. His doctoral research focused on the impact of legislation on de-escalation of force training.

As a nationally certified instructor, Ehrman has contributed to the field by providing training through the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training Instructor Development Program. He is also actively involved in several professional organizations, serving as the President of the Association of Motor Vehicle Investigators of California, Unit A Vice President of the California Statewide Law Enforcement Association, Secretary/Treasurer for the PORAC Statewide Chapter, and Vice President North for the California Law Enforcement Association.

I started my career in Law Enforcement in 1997 as a non-sworn employee with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. In 2000, I graduated from the academy and began my career as a deputy sheriff. As a patrol deputy, I was tasked with several specialty assignments including Field Training Officer, Volunteer Coordinator and Homeless/Mental Health Outreach detail. In 2016 I was promoted to the rank of Detective. I am currently involved with mentoring high school students with various aspects of Law and Public Safety Programming. Additionally, I serve as the Vice President of the Sheriff’s Employees’ Benefit Association (SEBA)

I currently have an associate's degree in criminal justice and currently pursuing my bachelor's degree at Cal State San Bernardino. I currently teach POST classes at our Advanced Officer Training.

I am involved with many charitable organizations which assist children in my community. Such organizations include the Saddle Up Program, which exposes at risk youth to a western culture of horseback riding and horsemanship. I also help coordinate and volunteer for the Challenged Children’s Rodeo, which allows children with a range of disabilities the opportunity to participate in rodeo style events.

I currently hold the position of president of our Peace Officer’s Relief Fund, which offers financial assistance to SEBA members who have suffered from a catastrophic event in their lives.

Chief Cindy Pontes has been with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) for 25 years. Chief Pontes has worked in the Central Los Angeles Area, Fresno Area, Los Angeles Communications Center, Orange County Communications Center, Santa Barbara Area, Professional Training Section, Administrative Services Division, Golden Gate Division, and now in the Departmental Training Division. Chief Pontes has taught the First Line Supervisors Course, the Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor I’s Forum, the Below 100 Course, and the Command Course for the CHP. Chief Pontes was the CHP Incident Commander during the Thomas Fire and Montecito Mudslide incidents in 2017 and 2018. She is a lifelong learner and achieved her Master’s Degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego. She is a graduate of Command College, where she received the Hank Koehn Memorial Award for being the most inspirational student. Chief Pontes also served on the California Peace Officers Association Board of Directors for six years and received the Micki Rainey Memorial Award for outstanding service and dedication to CPOA. Chief Pontes is the Vice President of the Women Leaders in Law Enforcement Foundation and the chair of the mentor committee. Chief Pontes has been a field training officer, a mentor, and a coach throughout her career, which has allowed her to train, mentor, and coach countless new officers, sergeants, lieutenants, captains, and assistant chiefs throughout her career. She enjoys seeing those she has trained and mentored go on to have successful careers. Chief Pontes cares deeply for her employees and the communities she serves. Her leadership and caring heart have been displayed to many throughout her career. Chief Pontes is also very involved in the community where she volunteers during vacation bible school, in the children’s ministry at her church, and as a chaperon at Alliance Redwoods.