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.

	Lieutenant Mike Bland is a 21-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department.
	Sergeant Arlen Castillo is an 18-year veteran of the El Monte Police Department.
	Parole Agent Supervisor Martin Figueroa is a 17-year veteran with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.
	Chief Bisa French is a 23-year veteran of the Richmond Police Department in California.
	Chief Lauretta Hill is Chief of the USC Department of Public Safety (DPS).
	Agent Evan Linney is a veteran of the Chula Vista Police Department.
	Chief Ben Lowry was a 20-year veteran of the El Monte Police Department.
	Captain II Elaine Morales is a 31-year veteran of the LAPD and the Commanding Officer at West Traffic Division.
	Sergeant Daisy O’Dowd is a 16-year veteran of the Long Beach Police Department.
	Chief Earl Paysinger was a 41-year veteran of the LAPD and the USC Vice President of Civic Engagement.
	LAPD Commander Marc Reina is the Commanding Officer of Central Area, the largest command of the 21 geographical patrol divisions in Los Angeles.
	Lieutenant Scott Steinle is a 23-year veteran of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and is currently assigned to the Theo Lacy Facility.
	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.
	USC DPS Community Service Manager Michelle Velasco is a 20-year veteran of the USC Department of Public Safety.
	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.