B Bernard FergusonDr. Bernard Ferguson earned a PhD in management with an emphasis in leadership and organizational change and focused his doctoral research on correlations between emotional intelligence and leadership effectiveness within police organizations. Joinin the ranks of policing after growing up in the inner city of Los Angeles provided Dr. Ferguson with a unique perspective relative to interactions between police officers and civilians. During his early law enforcement career, he was assigned as a field agent responsible for investigating street crimes that at times required the engagement and apprehension of suspects tied to domestic and international gangs, narcotic distribution, and sometimes homicides. After being appointed to the executive ranks, Dr. Ferguson collaborated with other law enforcement officials to effect social change through the implementation of various initiatives and crime reduction strategies. After a 21-year career, Dr. Ferguson retired from federal law enforcement in 2014, and he now consults on matters pertaining to the application of EQ within organizations. Dr. Ferguson also teaches criminal justice courses at the collegiate level. Read More Read Less