Jerry Boyd from Baker City, Oregon is Communications Director for Baker County’s Consolidated 9-11 Dispatch Center. Jerry is also concurrently the Deputy Chief of the Baker County Fire Authority and the Deputy Director of the Baker County Office of Homeland Security. Jerry recently managed the complete remodeling and expansion of their 9-1-1 PSAP.
Jerry has been the Chief of Fire Company 50, Shasta County, CA Fire Department (1999-2003), the Chief of Police / Director of Emergency Management of Martinez, CA (1991-1996) and the Chief of Police of Coronado, CA (1981-1991). Jerry is no stranger to Law Enforcement, having been a Police Lieutenant / SWAT Commander with the Irvine, CA Police Department, and a Deputy Sheriff/Sergeant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Jerry has designed, fabricated and staffed Mobile Incident Command Units for over 25 years. He is well versed in Tactical and Special Operations deployments.
Considered an expert in the field of PSAP Management and Supervision, Jerry holds Basic through Management POST Certificates and is a popular Police and Fire Academy Instructor. He has written five books, including three on emergency communications subjects and over three dozen articles in professional journals.
