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LEROY D. BACA, SHERIFF
Los Angeles County Sheriff Leroy D. Baca was born in East Los Angeles on May 27, 1942. He attended school in the area, graduating from Benjamin Franklin High School in 1960. He worked a variety of jobs to support himself while attending East Los Angeles College, and entered the United States Marine Corps Reserves in 1964.

Sheriff Baca began his public service career on August 23, 1965, when he was sworn into the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department as a Deputy Sheriff Trainee. Sheriff Baca worked through the early portion of his career in custody, recruitment, on patrol on the streets of East Los Angeles, and as staff instructor at the Sheriff's Academy. He rose through the ranks, and in 1981 was appointed to Captain by then Sheriff Peter Pitchess and selected to command Norwalk Station.

Sheriff Baca was promoted to Commander by first-term Sheriff Sherman Block. Sheriff Baca excelled as the Commander of numerous stations as well as Aero Bureau and Special Enforcement Bureau. On January 21, 1992, Sheriff Sherman Block again promoted Sheriff Baca, this time to the rank of Chief.

Believing strongly in education, Sheriff Baca continued his studies. In 1993 Sheriff Baca graduated from the University of Southern California with a Doctorate of Public Administration. He is a life member of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi - USC Chapter.

As the Chief of Court Services Division, Sheriff Baca directed the strategy that led to the merger of the Sheriff's Department with the Marshal's Department. The merger saved the taxpayers of Los Angeles County 14 million dollars per year. For his efforts Sheriff Baca received the Department's Distinguished Service award.

On December 7, 1998, Sheriff Baca was sworn in as Los Angeles County's 30th Sheriff, having been elected by the citizens of Los Angeles County. Sheriff Baca commands the largest Sheriff's Department in the world and supervises more than 13,000 sworn and civilian personnel.

Sheriff Baca strongly believes in the concept of mentoring. He has provided leadership, management and direction to thousands of deputy sheriffs and police officers throughout his career. He continues this tradition within the Department and as an Adjunct Professor of Public Administration at the University of La Verne.

Sheriff Baca serves the community in many different ways. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Optimist Youth Homes and Ranch, Puente Learning Center, Buena Nueva Foundation, EMEK Hebrew Academy, and Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law, and serves on the Board of Governors of the USC Alumni Association. He has been honored by numerous nonprofit organizations and elected officials for his outstanding service to the public.

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LARRY L. WALDIE, UNDERSHERIFF

Larry L. Waldie, a 38-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, was recently appointed by Sheriff Lee Baca as his second in command.
As the Undersheriff, Waldie assumes the duties of the Sheriff in his absence. As the chief assistant to the Sheriff, his executive responsibilities include addressing legislative and operational concerns, and monitoring budgetary and personnel matters. He will oversee the daily activities of the Assistant Sheriffs, the Director of Administrative Services, the Director of Employee Support Services, the Legal Advisor, and the Captain of Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau.
One of his primary roles is to Chair the Department’s Executive Planning Council, a weekly strategy meeting attended by top-ranking department officials. The EPC’s chairman’s focus is to ensure that the Department’s core leaders work in good faith and cooperation to best serve the community at large and the Department. Undersheriff Waldie held the rank of Assistant Sheriff prior to this recent appointment. He directed the daily operations of the Department’s three Field Operations and the Detective Divisions. His prior rank of Commander allowed him to oversee the operations of the Pitchess Detention Center jail complex and the Mira Loma Detention Center. He was responsible for five custody facilities, their support units and the interagency services contracted by the federal Office of Homeland Security Immigration and Naturalization Services.
Undersheriff Waldie held unit commands as Captain of Walnut/San Dimas Station, Narcotics Bureau and Mira Loma Detention Center. As a lieutenant he worked a variety of assignments, including the Planning and Research Unit within Custody Division, Field Operations Region III as a division aide, and Supervisor of the Crisis Negotiations Unit. Additionally, he was the Vice-Chairman of the Law Enforcement Training Sub-Committee for the 1984 Summer Olympics. Mr. Waldie takes pride in his service to community in his numerous ranks within the department.
As a resident of the City of Walnut, Waldie served as a former Councilman and Mayor. He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy from Don Bosco College, New Jersey, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of La Verne. He is also a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Academy.
Undersheriff Waldie and his wife Charlotte have two adult children: Larry, 29, a Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff, and Lorrie, 27, an artist.
In what spare time remains, Waldie enjoys golf and community-based activities.

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R. Doyle Campbell, a 31-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, was recently appointed to Assistant Sheriff by Sheriff Lee Baca. As one of two Assistant Sheriffs, Mr. Campbell will oversee the Department's following Divisions: the Field Operations Regions; The Office of Homeland Security; and the Detective Division.

Assistant Sheriff Campbell began his illustrious career with the Sheriff's Department in 1973, when he attended the Department's Training Academy. After graduating as a Deputy Sheriff in 1974, he held various line assignments in the patrol and custody divisions and served as a media liaison deputy at Sheriff's Information Bureau. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1980, and went on to work at Lennox Station, Norwalk Station, Training Bureau and Administrative Division Headquarters. In 1985, Assistant Sheriff Campbell was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and took on assignments at Sybil Brand Institute for Women, San Dimas Station, Walnut Station, Narcotics Bureau, Lakewood Station and worked as the aide in the Office of the Assistant Sheriff. In 1999, Assistant Sheriff Campbell was promoted to the rank of Captain and assumed command of the Sheriff's Headquarters Bureau. In 2000, Assistant Sheriff Campbell was promoted to the rank of Commander and served as Sheriff Baca's Executive Assistant. In 2001, Assistant Sheriff Campbell was promoted to the rank of Chief where he oversaw the Department's Office of Homeland Security and was responsible for the Department's anti-terrorism efforts at the local and county level.

As Assistant Sheriff, Mr. Campbell becomes a senior executive of the Department who commands and is responsible for the activities of various divisions which affect the Department's day to day operations. Assistant Sheriff Campbell is also a member of the Executive Planning Council.

Assistant Sheriff Campbell holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from California State University, Los Angeles. He resides in Whittier with his wife, Mary, who is a Lieutenant on the Sheriff's Department, assigned to the Office of Administrative Services. In his spare time, Assistant Sheriff Campbell enjoys golf, snow skiing, running and attending hockey games.

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Paul K. Tanaka, a 23-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, was recently appointed to Assistant Sheriff by Sheriff Lee Baca. Tanaka becomes the first Asian- American ever to be named assistant sheriff in the department's history.

As one of two assistant sheriffs, the 46-year-old Tanaka will oversee the department's Administrative Services, Correctional Services, Custody Operations, Court Services and Technical Services divisions. Tanaka also is a member of the Executive Planning Council, a weekly meeting with other top-ranking department officials as well as the Sheriff. The EPC oversees every aspect of the 15,000-member strong department.

Assistant Sheriff Tanaka began his law enforcement career at the El Segundo Police Department in June 1980. Two years later, Tanaka transferred to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, where he held various line assignments in patrol, custody and served as a Recruitment Deputy. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1987, and went to work at Lynwood Station. In 1991, Assistant Sheriff Tanaka was promoted to Lieutenant and took on assignments at the Office of Administrative Services, West Hollywood Station, Region II COPS Program, Lennox Station, Inmate Reception Center and the Mira Loma Facility. In February 1999, Assistant Sheriff Tanaka 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 Program.

At the direction of Sheriff Lee Baca, Tanaka was promoted to Commander in 2001, and assigned to the Office of the Undersheriff as one of the Commanders of the Department.

In 2002, Assistant Sheriff Tanaka was then promoted to Chief, charged with directing the Administrative Services Division, where he managed more than 1,200 employees arid a Department budget of about $1.7 billion.

Tanaka, of Japanese descent, is a longtime resident of the City of Gardena and was elected to the Gardena City Council in March 1999. Tanaka was overwhelmingly re-elected in March 2003, capturing more votes than any other of the council candidates. He also was selected by his council colleagues to serve as Mayor Pro Tem from March 2003 to April 2004. He has an accounting degree from Loyola Marymount University , and is a Certified Public Accountant, with 19 years of experience working with a Gardena accounting firm.

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William J. McSweeney was recently promoted to the rank of Chief by Sheriff Lee Baca. McSweeney, a 30-year veteran of the Department, will head the Department's Leadership and Training Division. Chief McSweeney's responsibilities will include oversight of the Sheriff's Academy, which is the nation's largest, as well as the Professional Development Bureau which provides advanced personnel training, accredited degree programs (LASD-University) and conducts the Deputy Leadership Institute (DLI). In addition, he will have responsibility for the Internal Affairs Bureau, Internal Criminal Investigations Bureau, Drug Prevention Program (STAR), and also the Department's Civil Litigation and Risk Management Units.

The Leadership and Training Division serves the vital role of enhancing the Department's operational effectiveness and organizational integrity.

Chief McSweeney, a native of Los Angeles, attended the University of Colorado, and California State University-Northridge, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and a Master's Degree in Public Administration.

Chief McSweeney began his law enforcement career in 1974. Following his academy training, McSweeney was assigned throughout the Department as he moved through the ranks. His early assignments included Men's Central Jail, West Hollywood Station, and Lennox Station. Later he served at Malibu Station, Training Bureau, Legislative Advocacy, Internal Affairs Bureau, and was the Captain of the Lost Hills Station in the west San Fernando Valley. Most recently, McSweeney served at the rank of Commander in the Training Division and Field Operations Region II. As a Commander in Field Operations Region II, he played an important role in the successful merger of the Compton Police Department into the Sheriff's Department.

Chief McSweeney resides in Westlake Village with his wife, Susan, who is a teacher and City Councilmember. They are the proud parents of three college-age children Brian, Katie, and Mike. Chief McSweeney's off-duty activities include leadership posts with the Los Angeles County Peace Officers Association and the Sheriffs' Relief Association. He has an intense interest in college athletics and enjoys travelling out of state to attend major games. Chief McSweeney, who has coached San Fernando Valley youth teams for 20 seasons, continues to support athletic programs as a member of the Cal State Northridge Athletic Board.

Chief Tyler was born in Gary, Indiana and joined the Sheriff's Department in 1975. As a deputy, he 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. He resides in Anaheim with his wife, Sue. His son Jim, 36, is an Engineer. In his leisure time, Chief Tyler enjoys waterskiing, running, natural history and botany.

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Ronnie M. Williams, a 30-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 the Field Operations Region II. In this position, he will oversee the operations of the Carson, Century, Compton, Lennox, Lomita, Marina del Rey, and West Hollywood Stations Citywalk Substation, the Community College Bureau, and the Transit Services/Metrolink Bureau.

Chief Williams' law enforcement career began in 1973 when he attended the Department’s Training Academy. After graduating as a Deputy Sheriff in 1974, he served at the Hall of Justice Jail, Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center Jail Ward, Lennox Station, Operation Safe Streets Bureau, and Men’s Central Jail. In 1985, he was promoted to Sergeant, and held assignments at Crescenta Valley Station, Homicide Bureau, and the Internal Affairs Bureau. In 1990, he was promoted to Lieutenant and took on assignments at the Mira Loma Detention Facility, Men’s Central Jail, the Los Angeles County Safety Police Department, Lennox Station, and Crescenta Valley Station. Following his promotion to the rank of Captain in 1999, he held assignments at the Altadena Station and Narcotics Bureau. In 2003 he was promoted to Commander and assigned to the Detective Division.

Chief Williams resides in Los Angeles County with his wife of 17 years, Sharon. He has four children, Shanita, 32, an office manager; Eric, 26, a staff sergeant in the United States Army; Lamar, 23, a college student; and Sean, 8, a student. In his spare time, Chief Williams enjoys reading, attending concerts, plays, and working out.

Marvin O. Cavanaugh, Chief
Field Operations Region III

Chief Cavanaugh's career with the Sheriff's Department began in 1970 when he became a Reserve Deputy and worked at the Industry Station. He subsequently attended the Sheriff's Academy the following year to become a full-time Deputy Sheriff. After graduating from the Academy, he was assigned to the Firestone Station and then the Sheriff's Information Bureau. Upon his promotion to Sergeant in 1980, Chief Cavanaugh worked at Men's Central Jail before transferring to Norwalk Station in 1982. When he was promoted to Lieutenant in 1986, he worked at the Hall of Justice Jail, Industry Station, and Lakewood Station. At this last assignment, 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 the Operations Lieutenant at Lakewood Station and, in 1996, was selected as the Captain of Lakewood Station. He has spent almost eight years of his career working with the communities served by Lakewood Station, and, in his new position as an Area Commander, he will continue to do so. As a former resident of 20 plus years in the eastern San Gabriel Valley, he is looking forward to returning to some very familiar communities.

Chief Cavanaugh, who holds an Associate of Arts Degree from Mt. San Antonio College, is a member of the "999 for Kids" Foundation and works with a number of community and youth groups as an advisor. He resides in Chino Hills with his wife of 34 years, Linda. Chief Cavanaugh has two adult children, Jeff, a Sergeant assigned to San Dimas Station, and Jennifer, a Custody Assistant assigned to CRDF. In his spare time, Chief Cavanaugh enjoys water skiing, fishing, reading, and spoiling his grandchildren.

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Chief Richard L. Castro, a 35-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, was recently promoted to the rank of Chief by Sheriff Lee Baca and will oversee the operations of the Detective Division.

Chief Castro's career with the Sheriff's Department began in 1969, as a Deputy Sheriff Trainee. After graduating from the Training Academy as a Deputy Sheriff, he held assignments at Men’s Central Jail, East Los Angeles Station, and Grant Management Unit. Upon being promoted to Sergeant in 1976, Chief Castro was assigned to West Hollywood Station, Norwalk Station, and Field Operations Region III Headquarters. In 1986 he was promoted to Lieutenant, and held positions at Transportation Bureau, Lynwood Station, Recruit Training Bureau, Training Bureau, and the Office of the Undersheriff. Chief Castro was promoted to Captain in 1996 and took over command of the Sybil Brand Institute for Women before being assigned to the Pitchess Detention Center’s North Facility. In 2000 Chief Castro was promoted to Commander and has had assignments in the Leadership and Training Division, Field Operations Region II, and Detective Division.

Chief Castro holds an Associate’s Degree in Police Science from Rio Hondo College, a Bachelor of Science Degree in the Administration of Justice from the California State University, Long Beach and a Master of Science Degree in Emergency Services Administration, also from California State University, Long Beach. A native of Tucson, Arizona, he now resides in Hermosa Beach with his wife, Lynda, who is a Commander assigned to the Department’s Executive Offices. Chief Castro has three adult children; Cristina, 32, a nursing student, Richard, 30, a Custody Assistant assigned to San Dimas Station, and Daniel, 25, a Deputy Sheriff assigned to Custody Division. In his spare time, Chief Castro enjoys water sports, motorcycling, golf, weightlifting, and cycling.

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Charles M. (Chuck) Jackson, a 32-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, was recently promoted to the rank of Division Chief by Sheriff Lee Baca, and has assumed command of the Correctional Services Division.

Chief Jackson joined the Department in 1971 and held various assignments including Civic Center Security, West Hollywood Station, Carson Station, and the Special Enforcement Bureau. Upon being promoted to Sergeant in 1983, Chief Jackson worked Industry Station, Operation Safe Streets Detail at Norwalk Station, Men’s Central Jail, Internal Investigations Bureau, and Recruit Training Bureau. In 1989, his promotion to Lieutenant took him to assignments at Sybil Brand Institute, Lynwood and Firestone Stations, Field Operations Support Services, and Employee Relations/Advocacy Services. Chief Jackson was promoted to Captain in 1997 when he assumed command of the North County Correctional Facility, Inmate Reception Center, Contract Law Enforcement Bureau, and was the first Captain to assume command of Compton Station. Upon his promotion to Commander, he was assigned to the Correctional Services Division with oversight responsibilities for the Inmate Reception Center, Medical Services Bureau and was the Division liaison for the Department of Mental Health and facilitated the implementation of various programs geared for the incarcerated mentally ill.Chief Jackson earned an Associate of Science Degree in Police Science from Mt. San Antonio College, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from California State University, Fresno, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of La Verne. From 1966 to 1968, Chief Jackson served our country during the Vietnam War as a Sergeant E-5 in the United States Army. Chief Jackson is married, the proud father of two sons and resides in Orange County. His wife, Corrine (Corky) Jackson, is a recently retired Sheriff’s Department Sergeant, having served over 34 years. Chief Jackson’s oldest son, Scott, is currently in the United States Marine Corps and recently returned from duty in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. His youngest son Sean, is a student at the University of California, San Diego. Chief Jackson and his family enjoy swimming, walking, and cooking for others.

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Richard J. Martinez, a 33-year veteran of law enforcement, has been promoted to the rank of Chief by Sheriff Lee Baca, and was assigned to the Court Services Division. In this position he will oversee the command of a division that consists of approximately 2000 personnel that are responsible for the security of all courts in Los Angeles County, which is the largest court system in the country; the transportation of all inmates via the largest law enforcement bus fleet in the nation; and the service of court process.

Chief Martinez began his law enforcement career in 1971 as a Deputy Marshal with the Los Angeles County Marshal's Department. In 1981 he was promoted to Sergeant and in 1982 to Lieutenant. As a Lieutenant, Chief Martinez, held several positions within the Marshal's Department.

In 1994, soon after the Marshal and Sheriff's Department merger, Chief Martinez was assigned to Lomita Station, and later assigned as the Executive Aide to the Assistant Sheriff.

In 1996, Chief Martinez was promoted to Captain and held assignments at Century Regional Detention Facility, Walnut/San Dimas Stations, and Court Services Central Bureau. In 2000, he promoted to Commander and was assigned to the Court Services Division.

Chief Martinez holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Administration of Justice from East Los Angeles College, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Management from Pepperdine University where he graduated cum laude, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California where he graduated with honors.

Chief Martinez resides in the city of Cerritos with his wife, Yolanda, of 36 years. They have three daughters: Kim, and Kyla, both banking industry employees and Kara, a City of Cerritos employee and college student. In his spare time, Chief Martinez enjoys traveling, running, and spending time with his three grandchildren, Dennis, 4 yrs old; Alyssa, 4yrs. old; and Davis, 2 yrs. Old.

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Acting Chief Scott joined the Sheriff's Department in January of 1969. As a deputy, he patrolled the Lakewood Station area. In 1974, he was promoted to Sergeant and held assignments at Firestone Station, the Special Enforcement Bureau and the Emergency Operations Bureau. Following his promotion to the rank of Lieutenant in 1984, Commander Scott took assignments at Men's Central Jail, Carson Station, Field Operations Region II Headquarters, the Office of Emergency Management, Employee Relations, and was the Executive Aide to the Assistant Sheriff. In 1995, he took command of Carson Station following his promotion to Captain. As of June 10, 2001, he has held the rank of Acting Commander, and has been in command of the Custody Operations Division, North Facilities.

Acting Chief Scott holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management from Redlands University, and a Master's Degree in Public Communications from Pepperdine University. He currently resides in Yorba Linda with his wife, Alice, a lieutenant with the Sheriff's Department, and their two sons, Benjamin, and Wesley. He also has two adult sons, John and Michael, both working in the computer field. In his leisure time, Acting Chief Scott enjoys snow skiing, fishing, reading, and other family activities.

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Michael Aranda, CHIEF
Technical Services Division

Chief Aranda's career with the Sheriff's Department began in 1968, as a Deputy Sheriff Trainee at the Sheriff’s Department’s Training Academy. During his career, he was assigned to patrol as a deputy, sergeant, and lieutenant, and also worked as a Special Weapons Team Leader at Special Enforcement Bureau. As a Captain, he commanded the Lancaster Patrol Station. Prior to his promotion to Chief, he served as the Commander in Field Operations Region1, responsible for various North Los Angeles County patrol stations, from Lancaster to East Los Angeles, as well as the Emergency Operations Bureau, and other functions. He also served as a Commander in the Technical Services Division, responsible for Personnel and overseeing the Data Systems and Records and Identification Bureaus.

As Chief of Technical Services Division, he commands the following Bureaus: Data Systems, Scientific Services, Records and Identification, and Communications and Fleet Management.

Chief Aranda holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from California State University, Fullerton, and is on the Faculty as an Adjunct Professor of English at Antelope Valley College. He resides in Palmdale with his wife, Leilana, an Investigator with the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner, and 18 year old son, Nick: a musician. Chief Aranda has two other sons, Mike, 32, a Technical Service Supervisor in Colorado, and Damien, 29, an Architect in Pomona, California. In his spare time, Chief Aranda enjoys trail running, mountain biking, road cycling and hiking.

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Sandra Hutchens, CHIEF
Homeland Security Division

Chief Hutchens' career with the Sheriff's Department began in 1976. After graduating from the Training Academy as a Deputy Sheriff, she worked at various assignments, including Sybil Brand Institute, Lynwood Station and the Metropolitan Bureau. Upon being promoted to Sergeant in 1986, Chief Hutchens worked at Sybil Brand Institute, Temple Station, Field Operations Region I Headquarters, and the Office of the Undersheriff. When she was promoted to Lieutenant in 1994, she was once again assigned to Sybil Brand Institute before transferring to Norwalk Station, where she served as a Watch Commander and as the Operations Lieutenant. Chief Hutchens promoted to Captain in July of 1999 and assumed command of Norwalk Station.Chief Hutchens was promoted to Commander in February 2001and was first assigned to Field Operations Region III and then as the Sheriff's Executive Assistant. She was promoted to Division Chief, Office of Homeland Security, in April of 2003.

Chief Hutchens received a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration from the University of La Verne in 1998. She is also a 1992 graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Academy and has served as an instructor for the Supervisory Ethics course taught at the Department's Training Bureau. She resides in Dana Point with her husband, Larry. In her spare time, Chief Hutchens enjoys traveling, reading and writing.