Port People: San Diego
San Diego Port Police Chief Bolduc Named Nebraska State Patrol Superintendent
John Bolduc, vice president of public safety and police chief at the Port of San Diego, is moving to Nebraska next month to become State Patrol Superintendent.
"The State Patrol has a long and distinguished history with troopers that have served with honor and integrity, and John will protect and build that tradition," said Governor Pete Ricketts. "John comes to the agency with a reputation for improving organizations. He has the integrity and the experience to drive continuous improvement throughout the State Patrol and lead the organization with the unimpeachable integrity Nebraskans expect."
At the port, Chief Bolduc oversees 170 team members with an annual budget of $38 million. Since joining the Port in 2010, he has focused on shaping the Harbor Police Department into a 21st century law enforcement agency. Notable accomplishments include:
At the port, Chief Bolduc oversees 170 team members with an annual budget of $38 million. Since joining the Port in 2010, he has focused on shaping the Harbor Police Department into a 21st century law enforcement agency.
Notable accomplishments include:
- Establishing a partnership between Harbor Police and the State Department for training of overseas law enforcement in port security.
- Addressing homelessness on the waterfront through an outreach partnership with the Alpha Project to connect people with services.
- Transforming the Harbor Police Department to an intelligence-led policing model, a combination of technology and people working in concert to address crime and quality-of-life issues.
- Taking San Diego to the next level of resilience and emergency planning as a leader among ports.
- Focusing on talent acquisition and development through hiring and promoting people at all levels.
From August 2014 to June 2015, he served as the port’s interim chief executive.
Mr. Bolduc previously served as chief of police for Brainerd and Mora in Minnesota. He began his career in law enforcement as a police officer in 1986. During his time in Minnesota, he served on and chaired the Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training.
Mr. Bolduc holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from National University and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Bemidji State University. He is also a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) National Academy, and an active member of the AAPA Security Committee.
His appointment is effective October 16, 2017. His salary will be $150,000.
Port Police Chief John Bolduc
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