Assistant Chief Hajir Nuriddin (Ret.)
Chief Nuriddin is a veteran law enforcement executive with over 34 years of experience. She recently retired as the Assistant Chief of Police at Coral Gables, FL, Police Department. Chief Nuriddin previously served at the Bakersfield, California Police Department, where she commanded a variety of divisions, including Criminal Investigations, Operations, Narcotics, SWAT/EOD, and Specialized Task Force Enforcement Teams.
Chief Nuriddin is a Hall of Fame inductee at California State University, Bakersfield. She holds a Master of Public Administration and is a graduate of the Police Executive Research Forum's Senior Management Institute for Police, the FBI National Academy 242nd Session. Additionally, she has completed various advanced executive development courses and is a published author.
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Chief Nuriddin is a nationally recognized speaker on leadership who has assisted hundreds of law enforcement professionals in advancing their careers.
National and International Footprint
Assistant Chief Hajir Nuriddin (Ret.)
Published author of the article “Today’s Police Chiefs’ Greatest Challenge: Accountability, Accountability, Accountability” in the IACP Police Chief Magazine June 2018.
Author of the high-selling Assessment Center reference handbook for Law enforcement professionals, entitled, “08 Time-Tested Assessment Center Templates.
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Recipient of the Southern California National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, “Law Enforcement Officer of the Year” award (2002)​
First female motorcycle supervisor and accident reconstructionist in the history of the Bakersfield California Police Department.​
Recognized as one of the most outstanding African-American females in the community.​
International Instructor at the FBI International Police Academy - Botswana, Africa
Executive Law Enforcement Assessor: Trinidad & Tobago​
Hall of Fame Inductee, California State University Bakersfield 2024
Professional Affiliations
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California State University Bakersfield (Former Adjunct Professor)
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​Life Member International Association of Chiefs of Police
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Police Executive Research Forum
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National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives
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Rotary Club-Paul Harris Fellow
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Florida Police Chiefs Association
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IACP Human and Civil Rights Committee Member
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FBI National Academy Associate
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Institute for American Police Reform Board Member
