Officer Spotlight
SCI regularly features public safety professionals who are creating safer communities through their expertise and public service. Read below about the law enforcement officers who deserve the spotlight.
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Lieutenant Mike Bland is a 21-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department. |
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Sergeant Arlen Castillo is an 18-year veteran of the El Monte Police Department. |
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Parole Agent Supervisor Martin Figueroa is a 17-year veteran with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. |
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Chief Bisa French is a 23-year veteran of the Richmond Police Department in California. |
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Chief Lauretta Hill is Chief of the USC Department of Public Safety (DPS). |
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Agent Evan Linney is a veteran of the Chula Vista Police Department. |
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Chief Ben Lowry was a 20-year veteran of the El Monte Police Department. |
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Captain II Elaine Morales is a 31-year veteran of the LAPD and the Commanding Officer at West Traffic Division. |
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Sergeant Daisy O’Dowd is a 16-year veteran of the Long Beach Police Department. |
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Chief Earl Paysinger was a 41-year veteran of the LAPD and the USC Vice President of Civic Engagement. |
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LAPD Commander Marc Reina is the Commanding Officer of Central Area, the largest command of the 21 geographical patrol divisions in Los Angeles. |
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Lieutenant Scott Steinle is a 23-year veteran of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and is currently assigned to the Theo Lacy Facility. |
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USC DPS Chief John Thomas was Chief of the USC Department of Public Safety (DPS). Prior to USC, he spent 21 years with the LAPD. |
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USC DPS Community Service Manager Michelle Velasco is a 20-year veteran of the USC Department of Public Safety. |
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USC DPS Officer Michelle Ramirez-Velasco is a 6-year veteran of the USC Department of Public Safety. Prior to USC, she spent 16 years with the Santa Paula Police Department. |