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Nicki Garing

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Police Lieutenant at Citrus Heights Police Department overseeing Professional Standards, Training, and leadership development.

United States
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At Citrus Heights Police Department, I currently provide command staff oversight for Professional Standards and Training. I lead internal affairs and administrative investigations, partner with legal counsel on civil litigation, and oversee training, hiring, and compliance.

Developing people has been a consistent focus of my work. I’ve helped build a dedicated recruitment team and support recruitment, retention, mentoring, succession planning, and opportunities for future leaders.

I’ve managed the Department’s Communications/Dispatch Center and currently manage the Records Unit, working with both sworn and professional staff. I’ve also helped develop wellness initiatives, including Peer Support, a wellness room, and a department wellness dog program.

I hold a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and a California POST Management Certificate, and I’m a graduate of POST Command College and the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute. My leadership philosophy is to support the mission, invest in people, strengthen the organization, and prepare the next generation of leaders.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Police Lieutentant, Professional Standards and Training

Citrus Heights Police Department

Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 5 months)

* Lead internal affairs and administrative investigations.
* Partner with legal counsel on civil litigation.
* Oversee training, hiring, and compliance.
* Manage internal and external events.

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Police Lieutenant, Watch Commander

Citrus Heights Police Department

Nov 2020 - Jun 2024 (3 years 7 months)

Directed critical incidents and investigative strategy.
* Oversaw criminal and administrative investigations.
* Supervised multiple specialty units.

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Police Sergeant, Professional Standards and Training

Citrus Heights Police Department

Feb 2020 - Nov 2020 (9 months)

Conducted administrative and internal investigations involving misconduct and policy compliance.
* Led recruitment, hiring, and candidate selection processes.
* Developed and delivered department-wide training and compliance programs.
* Oversaw Property and Evidence operations and coordinated audits.

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Police Sergeant, General Investigations

Citrus Heights Police Department

Sep 2017 - Feb 2020 (2 years 5 months)

* Supervised major investigations and multidisciplinary coordination.

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Police Sergeant, Patrol Services

Citrus Heights Police Department

May 2014 - Sep 2017 (3 years 4 months)

Worked as Police Sergeant, Patrol Services at Citrus Heights Police Department.

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Police Detective, General Investigations

Citrus Heights Police Department

Dec 2008 - May 2014 (5 years 5 months)

Worked as Police Detective, General Investigations at Citrus Heights Police Department.

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Police Officer, Patrol Services

Citrus Heights Police Department

Sep 2007 - Dec 2008 (1 year 3 months)

Worked as Police Officer, Patrol Services at Citrus Heights Police Department.

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Sales Representative

Kraft Nabisco

Jan 2006 - Sep 2007 (1 year 8 months)

Worked as Sales Representative at Kraft Nabisco.

Santa Cruz Police Department logoSD

Police Officer

Santa Cruz Police Department

Apr 2000 - Sep 2005 (5 years 5 months)

Worked as Police Officer at Santa Cruz Police Department.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National University logoNU

National University

Master's degree, Organizational Leadership

2010 - 2012

Point Loma Nazarene University logoPU

Point Loma Nazarene University

Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sociology

1995 - 1999

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