Raymond E. Foster

Raymond E. Foster is a retired Los Angeles Police Department lieutenant, U.S. Coast Guard veteran, author, educator, and international consultant. During his 24-year LAPD career, he earned the Police Medal for Heroism and over 200 commendations. He holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice and an M.P.A. from California State University, Fullerton.A Past Master of his Masonic Lodge, Past President of the Rotary Club of San Dimas, and Chair of the local Chamber of Commerce, Foster has received notable Masonic recognitions, including the Grand Master’s Mason of the Year Award (2020), the Hiram Award (2023), and the DeMolay Legion of Honor (2024).His publications cover policing technology, leadership, memoir, and Masonic philosophy. His latest work, The Temple Within: Masonic Lessons on Integrity, Patience, and Spiritual Growth (2025), uses symbolic Masonic tools the Square, Compasses, and Twenty-Four Inch Gauge to guide character development and the construction of an inner moral temple.In 2026, Foster remains active in Masonic education and civic life. An article on the book’s themes appeared in the Q1 issue of The Square Magazine. He featured on the At Refreshment Masonic Video Podcast (Episode 88, February 2026), discussing lodge attendance, personal transformation, and Masonic principles in modern contexts. In San Dimas, he supports preparations for the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence in 2026, aligning with his community leadership roles.Foster resides in San Dimas, California, where he continues to promote ethical leadership, self-mastery, and reflective scholarship through writing, speaking, and service.