Chief of Police (Ret.)
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Plymouth, New Hampshire, United States
Dr. David “Lou” Ferland - Portsmouth, N.H. Chief of Police (Ret.)
Adjunct Professor – Southern NH University, Plymouth State University
Law Enforcement Consultant – Dirigo Safety
Dr. David J. Ferland, or “Lou” to most, was a police officer with the 110-person Portsmouth, N.H. Police Department for 30 years finishing his career as Chief of Police. He acquired his Doctoral Degree from Franklin Pierce University with his dissertation on Crime, Punishment and the History of the Portsmouth, N.H. Police Department.
Professor Ferland consults & presents college level criminal justice courses, was the National Executive Director of the United States Police Canine Association; is a nationally certified Police K-9 Trainer/Judge; dog handler for 15 years, and previous Head Trainer of the N.H. Police K-9 Academy for ten years.
Dr. Ferland is a highly rated public speaker, Rule 702 admitted police K-9 subject matter expert, published author and teacher on leadership issues, criminal justice, public policy, and police history. He has trained dogs internationally, received many awards, and presents at national events. He can be reached by e-mail at DavidFerlandK9@gmail.com
K9 Unit Fundraising for the Smaller Agency
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET