Michael Hara
South San Francisco,CA
Summary
Law enforcement professional with expertise in supervising specialized units and high-risk operations. Developed comprehensive security plans and implemented training programs for team members, resulting in improved team performance and operational effectiveness.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Lieutenant of Police
San Francisco Police Department
San Francisco, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Currently assigned to Ingleside Station.
- Supervise daily operations of patrol units and investigations.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior officers in order to cultivate their professional development.
Sergeant of Police
San Francisco Police Department
San Francisco, CA
08.2014 - 09.2025
- Conducted investigations for criminal cases, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses from 2014 to 2015.
- Supervised high-risk search warrant services and hostage rescue operations from 2015 to 2022.
- Led rapid response arrest teams targeting high-profile criminals across northern California.
- Developed and implemented the SFPD Tactical Unit's explosive breaching program, including drafting policy for operational use.
- Trained in dignitary protection and served as firearms instructor, certified as master breacher, as well as covert methods of entry.
- K-9 Handler and Officer in charge of the Explosive Detection K-9 Unit from 2022-2025.
Police Officer
San Francisco Police Department
San Francisco, CA
06.1995 - 08.2008
- Possessed five years of experience in patrol operations with a background of 13 years in special operations.
- Completed rigorous training in SWAT and sniper techniques, including tactical combat casualty care.
- Certified as Bomb Technician after attending FBI Hazardous Devices School from 2009 to 2017.
- Maintained FBI security clearance while performing bomb technician responsibilities.
- Led plain clothes operations such as buy/bust operations, covert surveillance, and target reconnaissance.
Education
Associate Of Science (AS) - Fire Science
College of San Mateo
San Mateo, CA12-1994
Skills
- Critical thinking under stress
- Experienced in developing and implementing security plans for high-profile events, including the MLB World Series, NFL Super Bowl, NBA playoffs and finals, and presidential visits
- Extensive experience working with federal and local agencies, including the FBI, US Secret Service, US Marshals Service, and the TSA
- Experience in working with foreign dignitary protection teams and VIPs
Accomplishments
2017 California Association of Tactical Officers Award for Valor
Affiliations
Lead Instructor for the SFMTA Active Shooter and Terrorism Response Training-Developed the curriculum for what is now mandatory training for all 3000 plus SFMTA employess.
Timeline
Lieutenant of Police
San Francisco Police Department
09.2025 - Current
Sergeant of Police
San Francisco Police Department
08.2014 - 09.2025
Police Officer
San Francisco Police Department
06.1995 - 08.2008
Associate Of Science (AS) - Fire Science
College of San Mateo