About
I joined the Los Angels Police Department in 1994. During my career, I worked a variety of assignments, but found my calling as a detective in 2008. I worked a variety of different investigative assignments like Gangs, Narcotics and Burglary, but found my passion as a Sexual Assault Investigator. The vast majority of my investigative experience was in the areas of Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Stalking related Crimes. Because these cases are generally 'one on one' with very little corroboration, they require a comprehensive level of evidence gathering, which often includes a specific skill set in forensic interview and/or interrogation. These cases also require a delicate balance of victim management to either support or potentially un-substantiate the allegations. As a parent of a special needs child, I have also drawn from my personal experience on multiple occasions when I have found myself investigating cases involving developmentally disabled victims. I have completed courses in advanced Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Threat Management Investigations, but the success has been in the results of my investigation and prosecution of thousands of cases within the City of Los Angeles. Prior to my career in law enforcement, I successfully earned by Bachelor's Degree in Communications from California Lutheran University. I have experience working with the media and written for multiple publications over the years.