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LEROY D. BACA, SHERIFF
LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT

Sheriff Baca commands the largest Sheriff’s Department in the United States with a budget of 2.4 billion dollars.  He leads nearly 18,000 budgeted sworn and professional staff. 

The Sheriff’s Department is the law enforcement services provider to 42 incorporated cities, 130 unincorporated communities, 10 community colleges, and over one million daily commuters of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and Metrolink.  Over 4 million people are directly protected by the Sheriff’s Department.

The Sheriff’s Department also protects 42 Superior Courts and 600 bench officers.  Moreover, the Department manages the nation’s largest local jail system with a housing capacity of nearly 20,000 prisoners.

Sheriff Baca is the Director of Homeland Security-Mutual Aid for California Region I, which includes the County of Orange.  Region I serves 13 million people.

Sheriff Baca incorporates innovative best practices into his leadership style based on pro-active, progressive problem solving.

His development of leadership qualities in all levels of the Sheriff’s Department have resulted in strong solutions to problems such as drug addiction, domestic violence, homelessness, gangs, illiteracy, at-risk youth, parenting, and the quality of life in neighborhoods.  He also manages eighteen non-profit Youth Athletic League Centers serving at-risk youth in after-school programs involving academics, sports, and cultural arts.

Sheriff Baca also developed the Office of Independent Review, comprised of six civil rights attorneys who provide independent oversight on all internal affairs and internal criminal investigations concerning alleged misconduct by Department personnel.  This unique model of civilian oversight is a natural model of police accountability.

Sheriff Baca earned his Doctorate of Public Administration Degree from the University of Southern California.  He is a life member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, USC Chapter.  A strong advocate of education, he developed the LASD University consortium with over 20 universities where over 1,000 members of the Sheriff’s Department are enrolled in Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree programs.

Sheriff Baca was elected Sheriff of Los Angeles County in December 1998, and was re-elected in 2010 for his fourth term in office.  He entered the Sheriff’s Department on August 23, 1965.  He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves.

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PAUL TANAKA, UNDERSHERIFF

Paul K. Tanaka, who joined the Department in 1982, was appointed as Undersheriff in June 2011 by Sheriff Lee Baca.  As second-in-command, Undersheriff Tanaka will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Sheriff’s Department.

Undersheriff Tanaka began his law enforcement career with the El Segundo Police Department in June 1980.  Two years later, Mr. Tanaka transferred to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, where he held various line assignments as a deputy in patrol, custody, and recruitment.  He was promoted to Sergeant in 1987, and went to work at Lynwood Station.  In 1991, Mr. Tanaka was promoted to Lieutenant and took on assignments at the Mira Loma Facility, Inmate Reception Center, Lennox Station, Region II COPS Program, West Hollywood Station, and the Administrative Services Division.  In August 1999, he was promoted to Captain, assuming command of the Community Oriented Policing Services Bureau, which also included the Asian Crime Task Force, Regional Community Policing Institute, and the VIDA (youth intervention) Program.

Mr. Tanaka was promoted to Commander in February 2001, and assigned to the Office of the Undersheriff as one of the Commanders of the Department.  In August 2002, Mr. Tanaka was promoted to Chief and given responsibility for directing the Administrative Services Division, where he managed the Department’s budget and personnel services.

Mr. Tanaka was appointed to Assistant Sheriff in January of 2005 where he first oversaw the leadership of the Department’s Custody, Corrections, Court and Technical Services Divisions.  Later, in 2007, he directly commanded and was responsible for the activities of the Department’s three Field Operations Patrol Regions, Detective Division, and the Homeland Security Division.  In addition, with a budget of approximately $2.5 billion and more than 18,000 employees, Mr. Tanaka oversaw the operation of the Administrative Services Division, which included the Department’s financial matters, human resources and facilities construction and maintenance.

Undersheriff Tanaka served six years as City Councilman in Gardena beginning in 1999.  He was elected to a four year Mayor’s post in March 2005 and reelected in 2009.  Mr. Tanaka holds an accounting degree from Loyola Marymount University and is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of California.  

Undersheriff Tanaka resides in the city of Gardena with his wife, Valerie, and their two children.  

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Marvin O. Cavanaugh, a 40-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, was promoted to Assistant Sheriff by Sheriff Leroy D. Baca on May 16, 2007. As one of two Assistant Sheriffs, Mr. Cavanaugh is directly responsible for the command of the Department's three Field Operations Patrol Regions, Detective Division and the Homeland Security Division.

Assistant Sheriff Cavanaugh's career with the Sheriff's Department began in 1970 when he was assigned as a Reserve Deputy. As a Reserve Deputy, he was assigned to Industry Station and received one dollar for his first year on the Department. The following year, he attended the Sheriff's Academy, becoming a full-time Deputy Sheriff. After graduating from the Academy, he was assigned to Firestone Station and then the Sheriff's Information Bureau. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1980, and was assigned to the Men's Central Jail before transferring to Norwalk Station in 1982.

He promoted to Lieutenant in 1986, and was assigned to the Hall of Justice Jail, Pico Rivera, Industry, and Lakewood Stations. While assigned to Lakewood Station, he helped implement the Sheriff's Department's plan for patrolling the northern and eastern sections of the City of Long Beach when that city's police department was in need of the Sheriff's Department's assistance. He later became Lakewood Station's Operations Lieutenant. In 1996, he was promoted to Captain and assumed command of Lakewood Station. In 1999, he was promoted to Commander and assigned to Field Operations Region III Headquarters. In April of 2003, he was promoted to Division Chief and took command of Field Operations Region III, which consisted of Cerritos, Industry, Lakewood, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, San Dimas and Walnut/Diamond Bar Sheriff's Stations.

Until 2011, upon his promotion to Assistant Sheriff in 2007, Mr. Cavanaugh oversaw the leadership of the Department's Divisions of Custody, Corrections, Court and Technical Services Divisions.

Assistant Sheriff Cavanaugh resides in Chino Hills with his wife of 46 years, Linda. He has two adult children: Jeff, 44, a Sheriff's Department Lieutenant assigned to Pico Rivera Station and Jennifer, 40. In his leisure time, Assistant Sheriff Cavanaugh enjoys reading a good book, catching brook trout and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

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Cecil W Rhambo,
ASSISTANT SHERIFF

Cecil W. Rhambo, Jr., a 31-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, was appointed to the rank of Assistant Sheriff by Sheriff Lee Baca in June of 2011 and will oversee the leadership of the Sheriff’s Department’s Divisions of Custody, Correctional, Court, Technical Services, and Leadership and Training.

Assistant Sheriff Rhambo joined the Department in 1981 and was assigned to Men’s Central Jail, Biscailuz Center Jail, Carson and Marina del Rey Stations, and Narcotics Bureau. Upon being promoted to Sergeant in 1989, Assistant Sheriff Rhambo was assigned to West Hollywood Station, Internal Affairs Bureau, Internal Criminal Investigations Bureau and was also on loan to the California State Department of Insurance and the County Department of Health Services, Safety Police. In 1996, Mr. Rhambo promoted to Lieutenant and was assigned to the Pitchess Detention Center, South Facility, Carson Station, Internal Affairs Bureau and Asian Crime Task Force.

Assistant Sheriff Rhambo was promoted to Captain in February 2001, and assigned to command Compton Station and then COPS Bureau, where he oversaw Crisis Negotiations, Countywide COPS, County Parking Enforcement, VIDA, Mental Evaluation Team, the North Regional Surveillance and Apprehension Team (NORSAT), and the Community Impact Team. In April 2005, Mr. Rhambo was promoted to Commander and assigned to Field Operations Region I, where he oversaw Budget, Personnel, and Lancaster and Palmdale Stations. Mr. Rhambo was promoted to Chief in April of 2008 and assumed command of Field Operations Region II where he oversaw the operations of the Century, Carson, Compton, Lomita, Marina Del Rey, South Los Angeles and West Hollywood Stations, in addition to the Community College Bureau, Parks Bureau, Community/Law Enforcement Partnership Program (CLEPP), Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Bureau and the Operation Safe Streets Bureau.

As one of two Department Assistant Sheriffs, he will command the nation’s largest County Jail and Court Services systems. With a daily inmate population capacity of nearly 20,000 inmates and court security for nearly 600 courtrooms across the county, the complexity of his new command brings a new chapter in his career.

Assistant Sheriff Rhambo holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from Humboldt State University and a Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership from Woodbury University.

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In April 2007, Roberta A. Abner, a 30-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, was promoted to Chief by Sheriff Lee Baca to head the Department’s Leadership and Training Division. Chief Abner’s responsibilities include oversight of the Internal Affairs Bureau; Internal Criminal Investigations Bureau; Training Bureau; Drug Prevention Program (STAR Unit); Risk Management Bureau; and the Professional Development Unit, which provides advanced personnel training, accredited degree programs (LASD University) and conducts the Deputy Leadership Institute (DLI).

After graduating from the Training Academy as a Deputy Sheriff, she held assignments at Sybil Brand Institute for Women, West Hollywood Station, and Recruit Training Bureau. Upon being promoted to Sergeant in 1987, Chief Abner worked in a patrol assignment, as an investigator at Internal Affairs Bureau, and as the Commander’s Aide at Professional Standards and Training Division. When she was promoted to Lieutenant in 1991, she worked at Pitchess Detention Center’s East Facility, West Hollywood Station, Scientific Services Bureau, Internal Affairs Bureau, and Century Station. Upon her promotion to Captain in 1999, she oversaw the operations at Court Services East Bureau, and eventually assumed command of Temple Station. In 2003, Chief Abner was promoted to Commander and was assigned to the Office of the Sheriff, overseeing the operations of the Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau, Employee Support Services Bureau, and the Sheriff’s Youth Foundation.

Chief Abner currently serves as the Southern California Law Enforcement Torch Run Director for Special Olympics, a position she has held for the past four years. In this role, she oversees the fundraising efforts as well as public relations aspects of over 200 law enforcement agencies in Southern California. She also serves as a Board member and a member of the Executive Board for Special Olympics Southern California.

Chief Abner received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from California State University, Los Angeles. She also completed the Leadership Southern California program in 1999. She is currently enrolled in USC’s Executive Master of Leadership program and is scheduled to graduate in 2010. She resides in Ventura County with her husband, Phil, a Lieutenant at Narcotics Bureau. They have two children, Sean, a Los Angeles County deputy sheriff, and Danielle, a Cal Lutheran College graduate, with a degree in Business Marketing. In her spare time, Chief Abner enjoys running, water skiing, camping, golfing and competing in Department athletic events.

Neal Tyler, CHIEF
Field Operations Region I

Neal B. Tyler, who joined the Sheriff’s Department in 1975, is assigned as the Chief of Field Operations Region I. In this position he oversees and inspects the operations of Altadena, Crescenta Valley, East Los Angeles, Lancaster, Malibu/Lost Hills, Palmdale, Santa Clarita Valley and Temple Stations.

Following graduation from the Training Academy, Chief Tyler, who was born in Gary, Indiana, served at the Inmate Reception Center and Lennox Station. In 1981, he was promoted to Sergeant and held assignments at Central Jail, Lennox Station, and Sheriff's Information Bureau. Following his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant in 1986, Chief Tyler took assignments at Lennox and Temple Stations, the Advanced Training Bureau, and the Professional Standards and Training Division. In 1995, following his promotion to Captain, Chief Tyler commanded the Advanced Training Bureau, Special Projects Unit and Temple Station.

Chief Tyler holds a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Cal State Los Angeles and a Master's Degree in Library Science from Cal State Fullerton. He also attended the University of Houston. In his leisure time, Chief Tyler enjoys waterskiing, running, natural history and botany.

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James R Lopez ., CHIEF
Field Operations Region II

James R. Lopez, a 32-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, was recently promoted to the rank of Chief by Sheriff Lee Baca and assigned to Field Operations Region II.

Chief Lopez will oversee the operations of Avalon, Century, Carson, Compton, South Los Angeles, Lomita, Marina del Rey, and West Hollywood Stations, as well as the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Bureau, Community/Law Enforcement Partnership Program (CLEPP), Operation Safe Streets (OSS), and Parks Bureau. 

Chief Lopez’ career with the Sheriff’s Department began in 1979, when he graduated as a Deputy Sheriff.  Immediately upon graduation from the academy, he was selected to work in Narcotics Bureau as an undercover operative.  Chief Lopez also worked Men’s Central Jail, Wayside Maximum Security Facility, Carson Station and the Recruitement Unit.  In 1988, he was promoted to Sergeant and served at Carson Station, Narcotics Bureau, Internal Affairs Bureau, and Internal Criminal Investigations Bureau.  Upon being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 1996, he took on assignments at the Inmate Reception Center, Century Station, and Office of the Assistant Sheriff.  Chief Lopez was promoted to Captain in 2002 and served as Unit Commander of Century Station.  In 2005, Chief Lopez was promoted to Commander and was assigned to Administrative Services Division as well as Field Operations Region III.  For the past 18 months, Chief Lopez was assigned to the Office of the Sheriff, serving as Sheriff Baca’s Executive Assistant.

Chief Lopez holds an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from College of the Canyons, a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from California State University Los Angeles, and a Master of Arts Degree in Management from Azusa Pacific University.  He also graduated from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy, 201st Session, in 2000. 

Chief Lopez resides in Chino with his wife Margarita.  They have three children, Daniel, 19, Sarah, 17, and Rebecca, 15.  In his spare time, Chief Lopez enjoys spending time with his family, swimming, reading, running, and traveling.

Thomas M. Laing, CHIEF
Field Operations Region III

Thomas M. Laing, a veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, was recently promoted to the rank of Chief by Sheriff Lee Baca and assigned to Field Operations Region III. He and his staff are responsible for seven Sheriff’s Stations, 15 contract cities and a very diverse and complex unincorporated county area.

Chief Laing’s career with the Sheriff’s Department began in 1978 when he attended the Department’s Training Academy. After graduating as a Deputy Sheriff in 1979, his initial assignments included Men’s Central Jail, Transportation Bureau and Norwalk Station, where his assignments included serving as a Field Training officer. In 1987, he was promoted to Sergeant and served at Lakewood Station with assignments in Patrol and Detective Bureau, Administrative Division Headquarters and Professional Standards and Training Division Headquarters. Upon being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 1994, he worked assignments at Inmate Reception Center, Norwalk Station, Walnut Station and Risk Management Bureau’s Civil Litigation Unit. In 1999, he was promoted to the rank of Captain and served as the Unit Commander for the Bureau of Compliance, Inmate Reception Center and East Los Angeles Station. In 2005, he was promoted to Commander and assigned to the Office of the Undersheriff until 2007, when he became the Executive Assistant to Sheriff Lee Baca.

Chief Laing holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Administration of Justice and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice. He serves on the Board of Trustees for the Sheriff’s Relief Association and the Board of Directors for Olive Crest, a family services non-profit organization.

Chief Laing resides in the Inland Valley with his wife, Janice. They have two adult children: Marissa, a high school dance teacher, and Gerad, a Deputy Sheriff with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. In his spare time, he enjoys attending sporting events, water sports, dancing, golf, volunteering at his church, and spending time with his family.

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William Mc Sweeney, CHIEF
Detective Division

Chief William J. McSweeney, who joined the Sheriff’s Department in 1974, commands the Department’s Detective Division. Chief McSweeney is a native of Los Angeles. He attended the University of Colorado and California State University, Northridge. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Science degree in Public Administration. Additionally, he received an MBA Management certificate from Tulane University and in 2006 completed Cornell University’s graduate program in Organizational Development.

Chief McSweeney is an alumnus of the United States Naval Post Graduate School’s Program in National Defense and Homeland Security. He also has studied Counter-Terrorism and Intelligence Systems in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, Israel, as a member of the Law Enforcement Exchange Program (LEEP).

Following graduation from the Training Academy, Chief McSweeney served in many units within the Department as he moved through the ranks. His early assignments included: Custody Division, West Hollywood Station and Lennox Station. He later served in various capacities at the Malibu Station, Recruit Training Bureau, Legislative Advocacy, and Internal Affairs Bureau. In 1996, he was selected as Captain of the Malibu-Lost Hills Station, which serves Malibu and four inland cities in the western San Fernando Valley. He was promoted to Commander in 2000, and he was assigned to Field Operations Region II. As a Field Operations Commander, he was given the unique responsibility of successfully merging the Compton Police Department into the Sheriff’s Department. In 2003, Sheriff Baca promoted McSweeney to Chief of the Leadership and Training Division which manages all departmental training, policy development, organizational discipline, and risk management systems.

Chief McSweeney is active in several professional and community organizations. He served as president of the Los Angeles County Peace Officer’s Association in both 2005 and 2006 and is currently an Executive Board Member. He serves as a Trustee of the Sheriffs’ Relief Association, a Director of Gateways Hospital, Los Angeles, and is also a member of the Board of Governors for the Boys and Girls Club.

The Chief resides in Westlake Village, where his wife, Susan, serves as the Mayor of that City. They have three grown children, Brian and Mike, who hold corporate marketing positions, and Katie who is a recent graduate of the Pepperdine University Law School. All of the McSweeney’s are avid fans of college athletics and they unfailingly attend games in Los Angeles and on the road.

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Dennis Burns, CHIEF
Custody Operations Division

Dennis H. Burns, who joined the Sheriff’s Department in 1974, was promoted to the rank of Chief by Sheriff Lee Baca in 2008 and assigned to Custody Operations Division. The mission of Custody Operations Division is to serve the best interest of Los Angeles County by providing a secure, and constitutionally managed jail environment for both staff and inmates.

After graduation from the Academy, he was assigned to Men’s Central Jail. He worked a patrol assignment at East Los Angeles Station. In 1984, he promoted to the rank of Sergeant and transferred to Malibu Station. In 1986, Chief Burns worked as a Legislative Sergeant on the Executive Planning Council staff before promoting to the rank of Lieutenant. He worked in the capacity of Watch Commander and Operations Lieutenant for Santa Clarita Valley Station and Sybil Brand Institute for Women.

In 1991, Chief Burns was selected for the position of Lieutenant at Internal Affairs Bureau. During the transition from Internal Affairs Bureau to Risk Management Bureau, he managed a legal team as the Civil Litigation Lieutenant. In 1997, Chief Burns expanded his horizons by working in assignments as a Division Operations Lieutenant for the Chief of the Professional Standards and Training Division, an Executive Aide in the Office of the Assistant Sheriff, and the Operations Lieutenant at Lennox Station before being promoted to the rank of Captain at the Internal Affairs Bureau in 1998. In 2003, Chief Burns promoted to Commander and was assigned to Custody Operations Division.

Chief Burns earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from California State University, Los Angeles, in 1974. In 1989, he attained a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge.

Chief Burns, a native Texan, resides in the Chino Hills area with his wife, Linda. He spends his free time with his grandson, Joshua and his granddaughters Mercy and Lucy. Chief Burns enjoys woodworking and touring on his Harley Davidson motorcycle.

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Richard Barrantes, who joined the Sheriff’s Department in 1974, was promoted to the rank of Chief by Sheriff Lee Baca and assumed command of the Department's Court Services Division.

After graduating from the Department’s Training Academy as a Deputy Sheriff, Chief Barrantes served at the Men's Central Jail, Special Investigations Bureau, Lakewood Station and Data Systems Bureau. In 1985, he was promoted to Sergeant and took on assignments at Temple Station, Custody Division Headquarters, and Field Operations Region 1 Headquarters, where he served as the Chief's Aide. Following his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant in 1990, Chief Barrantes was assigned to the Inmate Reception Center and then Temple Station, where he served as the Operations Lieutenant and community liaison. In 1999, Chief Barrantes was promoted to Captain and became the Unit Commander at the Pitchess Detention Center - South Facility, the Inmate Reception Center, and finally the Medical Services Bureau. In 2003, he was promoted to Commander and oversaw the Inmate Reception Center, Medical Services Bureau and most recently was the Administrative Commander of the Court Services Division.

Chief Barrantes holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California and has been a part-time professor at California State University, Los Angeles. He resides in Whittier with his wife, Nora, and daughter, Deanna, 26, who is a student and works full time.

Chief Barrantes is the President of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Athletic Association (LASAA), and has been member of the Department's soccer team and a participant in the Western States Police and Fire Games since 1978. He also enjoys playing racquetball, jogging, and analyzing possible investment opportunities in the stock market.

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Alexander Yim, who joined the Sheriff’s Department in 1982, was promoted to the rank of Chief by Sheriff Baca in April 2008 and assumed command of Correctional Services Division. The division is composed of the Inmate Reception Center, Medical Services Bureau, Transportation Bureau, Food Services Unit, and inmate support programs designed to address rehabilitative opportunities.

Chief Yim began his law enforcement career as an off-the-streeter working at the Personnel/Recruitment Unit.  Upon graduating from the Training Academy, he was assigned to the Hall of Justice Jail. He worked several patrol assignments at Carson Station, Industry Station, San Dimas Station, and Walnut Station. He then transferred to Narcotics Bureau as an investigator. Additionally, he worked in a supervisory capacity at the Hall of Justice Jail and Court Services Headquarters.

Chief Yim returned to Carson Station as a newly promoted Sergeant in March of 1992. In March of 1996, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and served as a Watch Commander at the Pitchess Detention Center-North Facility and the Walnut/Diamond Bar Station. Chief Yim attained the rank of Captain in April 2000 and remained at Walnut/ Diamond Bar Station serving as the Unit Commander. In April 2004, Chief Yim was promoted to Commander and was assigned to Correctional Services Division.

Chief Yim earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Occupational Studies from California State University, Long Beach. He and his wife, Janis, have three children, Alyia, Brent, and Lindsay. In his spare time, Chief Yim enjoys golfing, weight training and spending time with his wife and family, including his four beautiful grandchildren, Kailey June, Alexa Rose, Kira Rae and Jaiden Alexander.

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David R. Betkey, CHIEF
Technical Services Division

David R. Betkey, who joined the Sheriff’s Department in 1974, has been promoted to the rank of Chief by Sheriff Lee Baca and assigned to the Technical Services Division.

Upon graduation from the academy, Chief Betkey was assigned to the Men’s Central Jail, followed by assignments at Court Services Division and Carson Station.  After his promotion to the rank of Sergeant in 1982, Chief Betkey held positions at Norwalk Station and the Crime Impact Team.  Upon being promoted to Lieutenant in 1987, he worked at the Pitchess Honor Ranch, Custody Division Headquarters, Industry Station, Field Operations Region III Headquarters, Advanced Officer Training Unit and the Office of the Assistant Sheriff.  Upon his promotion to Captain in 1997, Chief Betkey commanded the Inmate Reception Center and the North County Correctional Facility.  In 2000, he was promoted to Commander and was assigned to the Office of the Undersheriff and Office of Homeland Security.

Chief Betkey holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education from California State University Long Beach and a Master’s Degree in Personnel Management from the University of Redlands.

Chief Betkey resides in the City of La Verne with his wife Sheryl, who is a dispatcher with the Pomona Police Department.  They have two sons, Brock, and Clint, and a daughter, Carly.  During his free time, Chief Betkey enjoys running, golf, traveling and spending time with his family.

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Victor Rampulla, DIVISION DIRECTOR
Administrative Services Division

Victor Rampulla, a 36-year member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, was recently promoted by Sheriff Lee Baca to Division Director, the Department’s highest level civilian position, and assigned to command the Administrative Services Division. In this role, he will oversee Departmental functions in areas of Personnel and Fiscal Administration, Financial Programs, along with Facilities Planning and Facilities Services.

Mr. Rampulla began his full-time career with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in 1969 as an Intermediate Clerk. In 1970 he was promoted to Administrative Assistant in the Management Staff Services Bureau. In 1980 Mr. Rampulla was promoted to Head Department Personnel Technician and assigned to Personnel Bureau. In 1985 he was promoted to the position of Director of Personnel Services Bureau. He subsequently held unit commander positions in Fiscal Administration, Facilities Planning, and Facilities Services Bureaus. In 2001 he was promoted to Assistant Division Director in the Office of Administrative Services.

Mr. Rampulla holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from California State University, Los Angeles and a Masters in Public Administration from the University of Southern California. He resides in Glendale with his wife of 21 years, Raquel, a former Sheriff’s Department employee. Mr. Rampulla is a member of the Executive Committee of the Los Angeles County Management Council and represents the Sheriff at the Network Managers Group for the Los Angeles County Quality and Productivity Commission.

In his spare time, he enjoys running, traveling, and collecting train memorabilia.

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Michael Grossman, CHIEF
Homeland Security Division

Chief Michael Grossman, commands the Department’s Homeland Security Division. In this role, he is responsible for managing all of Los Angeles County’s homeland security responsibilities. He is responsible for all of the Department’s specialized emergency functions including: Disaster Preparedness, Counter-Terrorism, Air Support, Special Weapons Teams, Arson-Explosives Investigations, Hazardous Materials Operations, and the policing of the Metropolitan Los Angeles Transit System. Additionally, he oversees the Sheriff’s police service agreements for more than 40 cities in Los Angeles County.