Ms. Nuriddin is a 30 year veteran of the Bakersfield California Police Department. Recently retired as Captain of the Criminal Investigations Division, she has commanded a variety of divisions throughout her career, including Operations, Narcotics, SWAT/EOD, and Specialized Enforcement Teams. She was also the first female motorcycle supervisor in the history of the department.                    

Ms. Nuriddin has been recognized as one of the most outstanding African-American females in the community and in 2002 she received the Southern California National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, “Law Enforcement Officer of the Year” award.  Ms. Nuriddin holds a Master of Public Administration Degree from California State University, Bakersfield and is a graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum/Harvard University Senior Management Institute for Police, the FBI National Academy 242nd Session and various executive development courses.  She is currently a faculty member of California State University Bakersfield and the National Command & Staff College. She is also a published author of  the article “ Today’s Police Chiefs’ Greatest Challenge: Accountability, Accountability,Accountability”  in the IACP Police Chief Magazine June 2018.

Ms. Nuriddin is a nationally recognized speaker on leadership and diversity in the public and private sector and has trained thousands of law enforcement officers and executives nationally.  Her dynamic workshops allow participants the opportunity to examine (1) personal perceptions of groups and value systems, (2) how changing demographics impact professional services and (3) the role of teamwork in building strong teams. Through the use of experiential learning, self-discovery tools, and practical application, participants learn leadership skills that will enhance the organization’s ability to meet its goals and achieve its mission!  

Ms. Nuriddin is certified by the Department of Justice and the California Peace Officers Standard of Training in Diversity. She has instructed internationally with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s International Police Academy and  served as a certified instructor for Penn State Safety and Justice Institute and FranklinCovey training law enforcement personnel across the country.

Ms. Nuriddin is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police Training and Educational Committee, the Police Executive Research Forum, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, and various law enforcement professional organizations.  She is also dedicated to community service. She is a member of the Rotary Club-Paul Harris Fellow and has served on the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Henrietta Weill Memorial Child Guidance Clinic.

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