April Chapman began her law enforcement career in 1972, with the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department as a cadet. In 1976 she became a Police Officer with the City of Petaluma for two years. In 1978 she returned to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, where she remained for 10 years as a Deputy Sheriff and as a Detective in the Violent Crimes Division. In 1988 she started her career as a District Attorney Investigator and retired in January 2007 as the Sergeant in Charge of the Northern California Computer Crimes Task Force. She began teaching at the Santa Rosa Junior College Public Safety Training Center in 1984, providing instruction in a variety of law enforcement programs and topics.

April earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s College, and a master’s from Sonoma State University. She is also a graduate of the P.O.S.T. Master Instructor Program

Mr. Snow has over 25 years experience as an Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic and more than 18 years experience as an EMS educator. He has served in a variety of capacities in Emergency Medical Services including: Field Training Officer, Preceptor, First Responder Instructor, EMT Instructor, Paramedic Instructor and, Paramedic and EMT Program Director.

Fred Bunker has been the Director of the Fire Technology program since 1988. He retired from Sausalito Fire Department as a Battalion Chief after 28 years of service. In 1995, under Mr. Bunkers command, the Fire Technology program is accredited by the State Fire Marshals office and Board of Fire Services as a Regional Fire Academy and was recertified in 1999. Fred is a member of the International Fire Chiefs Association, NFPA Education Section and is a lifetime member of the Northern California Training Officers Association, as well as a lifetime member of the Marin-Sonoma Fire Training Officers Association. Fred is also a member of the California Fire Technology Directors for Community Colleges.

Jerry Schoenstein received his B.A.from California State University, Fresno and his M.P.A. from Golden Gate University. Mr. Schoenstein gained his law enforcement experience with the Larkspur and Twin Cities Police Departments, where he began his career in 1973. He was a patrol officer, field training officer, Sergeant and training manager of the departments. In 1986, Mr. Schoenstein became the Director of the Basic Law Enforcement Course (Police Academy) at Santa Rosa Training Center/Santa Rosa Junior College. He is past Chair of the California Academy Director's Association.