About Montebello PD

The Montebello Police Department is a full-service law enforcement organization in Los Angeles county in Southern California. We are committed to traditional values of close community involvement and the value of the individual employee.

Our agency is funded for 74 full-time sworn police officers, 10 reserve officers, 28 professional staff, 19 part-time professional staff, and some volunteers.

Our department is a modern, progressive agency that takes advantage of the rapid advancements in law enforcement technology. The communications, records, and investigative units make extensive use of computer-aided dispatching and report management systems.

Our department is divided into patrol operations, investigations, and support services.

SPECIALIZED UNITS

The department maintains specialized units in many areas. Selection to specialized assignments is made based on the employee's knowledge, interest, ability, and performance in their current field. Individual career development is encouraged through extensive advanced training and educational assistance programs.

Adult & Juvenile Investigations

Narcotics Investigations

Gang
Investigations

K-9
Unit

Training
Division

Special Response
Team

Mental Health
Evaluation Team

Professional
Standards Unit

Traffic Accident
Investigations

Motorcycle Traffic
Enforcement

Community Relations
Unit

Transit Security
Unit

DEPARTMENT LEADERSHIP

The department management team consists of:

  • Chief of Police
  • 2 Captains
  • 6 Lieutenants
  • 10 Sergeants
  • 4 Civilian Supervisors

Upward mobility is stressed, with an emphasis on promoting from within whenever possible.

CHIEF ESPINOSA'S PAGE

WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

The Montebello Police Department is fortunate to have members of the community supporting and assisting us on a daily basis. From a robust police chaplain corps providing spiritual assistance and guidance to community members suffering a traumatic loss, to our police explorer program which mentors young men and women by providing them an insight into the law enforcement profession. We also have a great reserve police officer program, as well as a citizens-on-patrol program. To become involved in one of these programs, call our non-emergency number at (323) 887-1313.