Type Of Business:
Local police department
Marketing Area:
Surprise, AZ
Expertise:
Project management; Police administration; Research; Audits; Inspections; Grant management and research
Major Product/SVS:
Law enforcement; Training; Backgrounds and recruitment; Audits; Inspections; Grant-funding management; Property and evidence management
Favorite Business Publication:
Harvard Business Review
Hobbies/Sports:
Playing the guitar and piano; Hiking; Gardening; Photography
Education Degrees:
Pursuing Master's Degree in Management and Leadership, Webster University; Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, Western International University (2005); Associate of Science Degree in General Education, Ocean Community College; Diploma, Northwestern Police Staff and Command College
Affiliations Awards:
Commission for Law Enforcement Accreditation; International Law Enforcement Auditors Association; National Association for Woman in Law Enforcement; International Association of Property & Evidence
Work History:
City of Surprise Police Department; Maricopa County Sheriff's Department
Spouse's Name:
Michael W. Riherd
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was being promoted through the ranks to her current management position.
Charity:
Special Olympics; United Way Worldwide
Number Of Years In Profession:
17
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her education, mentoring and supportive family.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she was exposed to the industry while she was growing up, and she loved everything about it. It is all about making the difference in a positive way and taking care of the community in which she serves.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing recruitment, training, property and evidence, audits, inspections and grant management; Managing training for the department; Conducting investigations; Recruiting sworn and civilians personnel; Handling grant writing and all off-duty coordination work; Managing the mandatory state training programs for all department law enforcement officers
Education Certifications:
Certified Arizona State Law Enforcement Officer; Certified Internal Law Enforcement Auditor; Certified Commission for Law Enforcement Agencies Assessor; Certified Program Manager Certification
Awards/Honors:
Respect Award, City of Surprise
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Riherd intends to reach the 20-year mark with the police department. She would like to attain a position as chief of police with an out-of-state agency. She is also considering starting her own consulting firm for assessment, auditing, investigations of law enforcement agencies.