ADALBERTO ESPINOSA
Quartz Hill,CA
Summary
Accomplished Law Enforcement Professional with over 26 years of experience, progressing from Police Officer to Lieutenant within the Los Angeles School Police Department. Expertise in SWAT operations, gang enforcement, criminal investigations, and crisis negotiations, complemented by command-level leadership in investigative units. POST-certified Instructor and graduate of Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute, with proven capabilities in tactical operations, internal affairs investigations, and multi-agency coordination. Bilingual (English/Spanish) and prepared to leverage extensive tactical expertise in law enforcement or private security operations.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Lieutenant
Los Angeles School Police Department
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Ensured 100% compliance with policies through effective supervision of personnel.
- Achieved zero casualties by commanding emergency responses during high-risk incidents.
- Reduced school-related incidents by coordinating multi-agency law enforcement operations.
- Designed training programs that enhanced officer readiness for active shooter situations.
- Implemented threat assessments that improved campus safety and emergency preparedness.
Sergeant
Los Angeles School Police Department
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Enhanced campus safety by supervising officers and non-sworn personnel effectively.
- Increased case closure rates through directing investigative and tactical operations.
- Improved officer skills by planning and conducting targeted training sessions.
- Developed collaborative safety strategies with community members and law enforcement partners.
- Synchronized patrol activities as Watch Commander for effective incident response.
Detective
Los Angeles School Police Department
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Enhanced prosecution success through thorough investigations of crimes against District entities.
- Ensured evidence compliance by collecting, documenting, and analyzing crucial information.
- Strengthened investigative outcomes by coordinating with local law enforcement and community organizations.
Senior Police Officer / Field Training Officer (FTO)
Los Angeles School Police Department
01.2002 - 01.2008
- Reduced criminal incidents by patrolling and surveying school facilities effectively.
- Supported investigations by collecting evidence and assisting in suspect apprehension.
- Enhanced field readiness by training officers in patrol and community policing.
- Facilitated case resolutions through investigative support and evidence gathering.
- Decreased theft and vandalism through comprehensive crime prevention strategies.
Police Officer
Los Angeles School Police Department
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Enforced safety regulations to maintain secure school environments.
- Responded effectively to emergencies, ensuring student and staff safety.
- Collaborated with educational staff to develop crime prevention programs.
- Conducted investigations into incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Developed relationships with students, fostering trust and open communication.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Served as a school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
2nd Lieutenant
United States Army
01.1985 - 01.1988
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science
University of Puerto Rico
Mayaguez, PR07.1985
Skills
- Completed foundational and advanced law enforcement training, including Rio Hondo Police Academy (1996–1997), Basic and Advanced POST Certifications, and multiple specialized courses in SWAT, active shooter response, and gang enforcement
- Served as Incident Commander and Operations Commander during major incidents, coordinating SWAT operations, VIP events, and Mobile Field Force deployments to ensure operational success and campus safety
- Certified as FTO, instructor in less-lethal tactics, IARD/active shooter response, and crisis/hostage negotiations (FBI), enhancing officer readiness and tactical proficiency
- Led gang enforcement and criminal investigations in the San Fernando Valley, resulting in numerous arrests and strengthened community safety outcomes
- Completed leadership and supervisory courses, including Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute, Supervisory Certificates, and management training for administrative and investigative divisions
- Experienced in background investigations, internal affairs, law enforcement audits, and investigative supervisory operations, ensuring compliance, accountability, and professional standards
Accomplishments
- Commanded critical incidents as Incident Commander/Operations Commander, successfully coordinating significant police responses, school emergencies, and high-risk events with zero loss of life.
- Led division-level police operations as a Lieutenant, supervising sworn and non-sworn personnel, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring community-based policing across a large school district.
- Directed complex investigations and multi-agency operations, including gang enforcement, criminal investigations, and inter-jurisdictional safety initiatives.
- Oversaw POST-compliant training programs, managing in-service training and developing curriculum for officers, detectives, and sergeants in active shooter response, SWAT tactics, and investigative procedures.
- Developed and implemented school safety plans, partnering with administrators to improve emergency preparedness, threat assessments, and campus lockdown procedures.
- Delivered advanced tactical, investigative, and safety training, including active shooter instruction, gang investigations, surveillance detection, and high-risk operations, enhancing team capability and readiness.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Lieutenant
Los Angeles School Police Department
01.2020 - 01.2022
Sergeant
Los Angeles School Police Department
01.2010 - 01.2020
Detective
Los Angeles School Police Department
01.2008 - 01.2010
Senior Police Officer / Field Training Officer (FTO)
Los Angeles School Police Department
01.2002 - 01.2008
Police Officer
Los Angeles School Police Department
01.1996 - 01.2002
2nd Lieutenant
United States Army
01.1985 - 01.1988
Bachelor's Degree - Political Science
University of Puerto Rico