Related Qualifications

Mr. Norman, owner of RGN Consulting, has been a consultant for over 20 years. Additionally, before retiring in 2000, he was a California law enforcement officer for over 33 years, 22 of which were as police chief in 2 different municipal agencies. During the course of his employment in the late 1970’s, he served as the personnel officer responsible for coordinating all human resource activities associated with the absorption of the Lynwood Police Department into the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. In addition to all personnel classification actions related to the project, Mr. Norman assisted the Sheriff’s Contract Cities Unit in the development of the staffing and deployment plans for the resulting contract with the City of Lynwood.

Due to the dynamic nature of the field, changing demographics, and challenging economics, Mr. Norman has developed and implemented several successful police department reorganizations. In addition to overseeing these changes in both the Ridgecrest and Foster City Police Departments, he has also assisted the cities of Keizer and La Grande, Oregon in these efforts. He currently performs patrol and investigative workload studies, utilizing various industry recognized models, in formulating his recommendations. Furthermore, he has assisted several other California cities in developing similar reports for their elected officials.

Mr. Norman has also worked with several police and sheriff's departments, and their associations, in facilitating workshops and developing strategic plans for the future. Additionally, as an active community leader, he has facilitated planning sessions and participated in a variety of board activities resulting in mission statements, and business plans for many not for profit organizations.