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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 over 18,000 budgeted sworn and professional staff.  The Sheriff’s Department is the law enforcement provider to 40 incorporated cities, 90 unincorporated communities, 9 community colleges, and hundreds of thousands of daily commuters of the Metropolitan Transit Authority and the Rapid Rail Transit District.  Over 4 million people are directly protected by the Sheriff’s Department.

The Sheriff’s Department also protects 58 Superior Courts and 600 bench officers.  Moreover, the Department manages the Nation’s largest local jail system housing over 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 four 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 manage 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 in conjunction with 13 universities where over 950 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 June 2006 for his third 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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LARRY L. WALDIE, UNDERSHERIFF

Larry L. Waldie, a 39-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, was appointed as Undersheriff by Sheriff Lee Baca in February 2005.

Mr. Waldie will assume 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 Advocacy Unit, Legal Advisor, and the Captain of Sheriff’s Headquarters Bureau.

As the Undersheriff, one of his primary roles is to Chair the Department’s Executive Planning Council, a weekly strategy meeting attended by top-ranking department officials. As the EPC chairman his focus is to ensure that the Department’s core leaders work in good faith and cooperation to best serve our communities and the Department. Undersheriff Waldie held the rank of Assistant Sheriff prior to this appointment. He directed the daily operations of the Department’s three Field Operations and the Detective Division. 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 Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

As a captain, Undersheriff Waldie held unit command positions at 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, 30, a Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff, and Lorrie, 28, an artist.

In what spare time remains, Waldie enjoys golf and community-based activities.

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Marvin O. Cavanaugh, a 36-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, was promoted to Assistant Sheriff by Sheriff Leroy D. Baca on May 16, 2007. He will oversee the leadership of the Sheriff’s Department’s Custody, Correctional, Court and Technical Services Divisions.

Assistant Sheriff Cavanaugh's career with the Sheriff's Department began in 1970 as a Reserve Deputy. As a Reserve Deputy, he worked Industry Station and received one dollar for his first year on the Department. The following year, he subsequently 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. Upon his promotion to Sergeant in 1980, Assistant Sheriff 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, 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.

As one of two Department Assistant Sheriffs, he will command the nation’s largest County Jail and Court Services systems. With a daily population of nearly 20,000 inmates moving throughout the jail system and attending some 600 courtrooms across the county, the complexity of his new command bring a new chapter in his career.

Assistant Sheriff Cavanaugh resides in Chino Hills with his wife of 41 years, Linda. He has two adult children: Jeff, 40, a Sheriff’s Department Lieutenant assigned to Pico Rivera Station, and Jennifer, 36, a Custody Assistant assigned to Walnut/Diamond Bar Station. 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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PAUL TANAKA,
ASSISTANT SHERIFF

In January of 2005, Paul K, Tanaka, a 23 year Sheriff’s Department veteran, was appointed to the rank of Assistant Sheriff by Sheriff Lee Baca, making Mr. Tanaka the first Asian-American Assistant Sheriff in the department's history.

As one of two Assistant Sheriffs, Mr. Tanaka directly oversees the department's Field Operations Regions; The Office of Homeland Security; and the Detective Division. Mr. Tanaka also actively participates with other top-ranking department officials and the Sheriff in the Executive Planning Council to manage all aspects of the 15,000 member department.

Assistant Sheriff 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 in patrol, custody and recruitment. 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 August 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.

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, Assistant Sheriff Tanaka was promoted to Chief and given responsibility for directing the Administrative Services Division, where he managed more than 900 employees and a department budget of $1.7 billion.

Mr. Tanaka, of Japanese descent, is a longtime resident of the City of Gardena where he ran and was elected to the City Council in 1999. He was re-elected to the Council in 2003, and in 2005 campaigned and was elected Mayor. He has an accounting degree from Loyola Marymount University, and has 19 years experience as a Certified Public Accountant.

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Roberta A. Abner, a 27-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, was recently promoted to Chief by Sheriff Lee Baca and will head the Department's Leadership and Training Division. Chief Abner's responsibilities will include oversight of the Internal Affairs Bureau; Internal Criminal Investigations Bureau; Training Bureau; Drug Prevention Program (STARS); Civil Litigation Unit; Risk Management Unit; and the Professional Development Bureau, which provides advanced personnel training, accredited degree programs (LASD-University) and conducts the Deputy Leadership Institute (DLI).

Chief Abner's career with the Sheriff's Department began in 1979. 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 here 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 received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from California State University, Los Angeles. 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, 21, a college student. 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, a 31-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, 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.

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, 40, is an Engineer. In his leisure time, Chief Tyler enjoys waterskiing, running, natural history and botany.

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Cecil W. Rhambo, Jr., CHIEF
Field Operations Region II

Cecil W. Rhambo, Jr., a 27-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, has been promoted to the rank of Chief by Sheriff Lee Baca and assumed command of Field Operations Region II. He will oversee the operations of the Century, Carson, Compton, Lennox, Lomita, Marina Del Rey, and West Hollywood Stations, as well as the Community College Bureau, Community/Law Enforcement Partnership Program (CLEPP), Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Bureau, and Operation Safe Streets Bureau.

Chief Rhambo joined the Department in 1981 and worked various assignments including Men’s Central Jail, Biscailuz Center Jail, Carson and Marina del Rey Stations, and Narcotics Bureau. Upon being promoted to Sergeant in 1989, Chief Rhambo worked at West Hollywood Station, Internal Affairs Bureau, Internal Criminal Investigations Bureau and also worked on loan with the California State Department of Insurance and the County Department of Health Services, Safety Police. In 1996, Chief Rhambo was promoted to Lieutenant and worked assignments at the Pitchess Detention Center-South Facility, Carson Station, Internal Affairs Bureau, and Asian Crime Task Force. Upon his promotion to Captain in February 2001, he was assigned to command Compton Station and then COPS Bureau, where he oversaw Crisis Negotiations, Countywide COPS, County Parking Enforcement, VIDA, Mental Evaluation Team, North Regional Surveillance and Apprehension Team (NORSAT), and the Community Impact Team. In April 2005, Chief Rhambo was promoted to Commander and assigned to Field Operations Region I, where he oversaw Budget, Personnel, and Lancaster and Palmdale Stations.

Chief Rhambo holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology from Humboldt State University and a Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership from Woodbury University. He resides in San Pedro with his wife, Marygen. They have three children: Michael, 26; Rachel, 11; and Cecil III, 8. In his spare time Chief Rhambo enjoys reading, golfing, running, boxing, weight training and traveling.

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Thomas P. Angel, CHIEF
Field Operations Region III

Thomas P. Angel, 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 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 Angel's career with the Sheriff's Department began in 1976, when he entered the Sheriff’s Training Academy. After graduating as a Deputy Sheriff in 1977, his assignments included Men’s Central Jail, Transportation Bureau, and Temple Station. In 1986, he was promoted to Sergeant and transferred to West Hollywood Station. In 1989 he was selected as a team leader with the Special Enforcement Bureau. Following his promotion to Lieutenant in 1991, he was assigned to the North County Correctional Facility, East Los Angeles Station, and Field Operations Region I Headquarters. Chief Angel promoted to Captain in 1999 and was assigned to East Los Angeles Station for four years. In 2003, he promoted to Commander and was assigned to Field Operations Region III for four years, followed by Administrative Services Division.

Chief Angel served in the United States Air Force for 39 months, from 1971 to 1974. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Los Angeles and a Master’s Degree in Emergency Services Administration from California State University, Long Beach. He resides in Upland with his wife, Toni. They have two children, Lisa, a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, and Eric, a junior at San Diego State University.

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Willie J. Miller, CHIEF
Detective Division

Willie J. Miller, 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 will oversee the operations of the Detective Division.

Chief Miller’s career with the Sheriff's Department began in 1978. After graduating from the Training Academy as a Deputy Sheriff, she held assignments at Sybil Brand Institute for Women, Lynwood Station, and Sheriff’s Information Bureau. Upon being promoted to Sergeant in 1987, Chief Miller worked at Lomita Station and Recruit Training Bureau. When she was promoted to Lieutenant in 1991, she was assigned to Pitchess Detention Center’s Ranch Facility, Century Station, and Safe Streets Bureau (now OSS). As a Zone and Operations Lieutenant, she supervised the activities of Safe Streets gang investigators in the Norwalk, Lennox, and Carson areas and oversaw the bureau’s daily operations. Chief Miller was promoted to the position of Captain in 2000 and placed in command of Safe Streets Bureau. In 2002, she was promoted to Commander and assigned to Field Operations Region II Headquarters, overseeing Century, Compton, Marina Del Rey, West Hollywood, Carson, Lennox, and Lomita Stations. She also oversaw the Transit Services, Community College, Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), and Operation Safe Streets Bureaus, and the Community Law Enforcement Partnership Program.

Chief Miller was recently selected by Los Angeles County Board of Supervisor Yvonne Burke as the Second District Woman of the Year recipient for the 2008 Annual Commission on Women Awards. Chief Miller is a member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives and the Board of Elders Park Hills Community Church.

Chief Miller received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Tougaloo College in Mississippi and a Master of Science Degree in Journalism from the University of Illinois.

Chief Miller presently resides in Ladera Heights. Her son, Brandon Kyle, is a graduate of Howard University in Washington, D.C. and currently works in education. In her spare time, Chief Miller enjoys traveling, as well as attending plays and listening to jazz music.

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Dennis Burns, CHIEF
Custody Operations Division

Dennis H. Burns, a 33-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Department, was recently promoted to the rank of Chief by Sheriff Lee Baca 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.

Chief Burns’ law enforcement career began in 1974 when he entered the academy as a Deputy Sheriff Trainee. After graduating 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 7-year-old grandson, Joshua, and his 3-year-old granddaughter, Mercy. Chief Burns enjoys woodworking and touring on his Harley Davidson motorcycle.

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Richard J. Barrrantes, 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 assumed command of the Department's Court Services Division.

Chief Barrantes joined the Sheriff's Department in 1974, graduating from the Department's Training Academy as a Deputy Sheriff. 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 R. Yim, a 25-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, has been promoted to the rank of Chief by Sheriff Lee Baca, 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’s law enforcement career began in August of 1982 as an off-the-streeter working at the Personnel/Recruitment Unit. Upon graduating from the Training Academy in February 1983, 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 has been married to his wife, Janis, for 32 years and has three children, Alyia, 30; Brent, 28; and Lindsay, 23. 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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John E. Radeleff, a 34-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, was promoted to the rank of Chief in 2007 by Sheriff Lee Baca, and is assigned to the Department’s Technical Services Division. Chief Radeleff oversees the operations of the Communications and Fleet Management Bureau, Data Systems Bureau, Records and Identification Bureau, Scientific Services Bureau, Law Enforcement Information Sharing Programs, the Office of Technology Planning, and serves as the Department’s Chief Technology Officer.

Chief Radeleff's career with the Sheriff's Department began in 1973 when he attended the Department’s Training Academy. His first assignments were the Hall of Justice Jail, Bailiff Bureau, Firestone Station, West Hollywood Station, and the Sheriff’s Information Bureau. In 1983, he was promoted to Sergeant and served at the Hall of Justice Jail, Lynwood Station, and Field Operations Region III Headquarters. Upon being promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 1987, he took on assignments at Men’s Central Jail, Lynwood Station, Norwalk Station, Risk Management Bureau, Technical Services Division Headquarters, Office of Administrative Services Headquarters, and Contract Law Enforcement Bureau. In 1999, he promoted to Captain and remained at the Department’s Contract Law Enforcement Bureau where he oversaw the mergers of the Compton and Community Colleges Police Departments with the Sheriff’s Department.  He was promoted to the rank of Commander in 2003 and assigned to Technical Services Division.

Chief Radeleff holds an Associate of Arts Degree in Police Science from Santa Monica College, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Long Beach, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California. He resides in Orange County with his wife and two daughters.

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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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William Mc Sweeney, CHIEF
Homeland Security Division

Chief William J. McSweeney, a 33 year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department commands the Department’s Office of Homeland Security. 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.

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).

Chief McSweeney began his law enforcement career in 1974. Following his academy training, he 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 of 34 years, 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.