Background
Galvin, Gerald T. was born on May 25, 1942 in San Francisco, California, United States.
Galvin, Gerald T. was born on May 25, 1942 in San Francisco, California, United States.
Associate of Arts in Political Science, College San Mateo, 1963. Bachelor in Sociology, California State University, San Francisco, 1966. Master of Arts in Administration Justice, California Lutheran College, 1975.
Graduate, advanced and executive certificates, P.O.S.T. Command College.
Commissioned, United States Marine Corps, 1965; deputy sheriff, San Mateo Sheriff' General’ s Office, Redwood City, California, 1964-1969; patrolman, Berkeley (California) Police Department, 1969-1971; detective, Simi Valley (California) Police Department, 1971-1972; Lieutenant, Simi Valley (California) Police Department, 1972-1974; commander, Simi Valley (California) Police Department, 1974-1975; chief police, Bishop (California) Police Department, 1975-1976; chief police, Marina (California) Police Department, 1976-1980; chief police, Clovis (California) Police Department, 1980-1987; chief police, Vallejo (California) Police Department, since 1987.
Member International Association Chiefs. Police, Police Executive Research Forum, California Police Chiefs Association, Solano County Police Chiefs Association.
Married; four children.