Ken Semko

Ken Semko has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of law enforcement. Ken most recently served as the Chief of Police (Retired) at the City of Lacey since 2019. Prior to that, they held the position of Chief of Police at the same city from 2019 to 2020.

Before their time at the City of Lacey, Ken Semko had a long tenure at the City of Santa Monica, where they held various leadership roles. Ken served as Interim Chief of Police from 2017 to 2018, overseeing a department with 450 sworn and professional staff. As Police Captain from 2013 to 2017, they assumed the duties of the Chief of Police in their absence and directed operational and patrol activities. Ken also served as Deputy Chief of Police (Acting) in 2016, managing the department's Administrative Services Division.

In addition, Ken Semko served as Emergency Manager from 2011 to 2013, where they created the City's Office of Emergency Management and designed the Emergency Operations Center. Prior to that, they held positions as Police Lieutenant, Police Sergeant, and Police Officer, demonstrating their progression and growth within the law enforcement field.

Throughout their career, Ken Semko has accumulated extensive experience in law enforcement operations, leadership, and emergency management.

Ken Semko's education history begins in 1986 when they enrolled at Pitzer College to pursue a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Sociology. Ken successfully completed their undergraduate studies in 1990. In 2010, Ken decided to further their education and enrolled at Woodbury University, where they obtained a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Organizational Leadership in 2011.

In 2012, Ken attended the California POST Command College, a program focused on Police Executive Management with an emphasis on the Future of Law Enforcement. Ken completed this program in 2014. During the same year, Ken also attended Northwestern University, where they participated in the Executive Management Program, enhancing their skills in an unidentified field of study.

Continuing their pursuit of professional development, Ken attended the Harvard Kennedy School in 2016. Here, they completed the "Senior Executives in State and Local Government" program. The following year, in 2017, Ken attended the FBI National Academy Session #267, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned for this program.

In addition to their formal education, Ken obtained a certification in Emergency Management Specialist from the California Emergency Management Association. The obtained month and year for this certification are not provided.

From the provided information, Ken Semko's education history demonstrates a commitment to both academic and professional development in the fields of sociology, organizational leadership, executive management, law enforcement, and emergency management.