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		Stephen M. Carmona Captain I Van Nuys Division email

Captain Stephen Michael Carmona assumed command of Van Nuys Patrol Division in March 10, 2013. He is a 31-year veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department. After graduating as a Police Officer in 1982, he held assignments at Foothill, Communications, Rampart, Van Nuys, Hollywood Patrol and Hollywood Vice. Captain Carmona worked as a patrol sergeant at Foothill Division, and as the Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Foothill Gang Enforcement Detail, in addition, he worked as a field sergeant at Pacific and Mission Patrol Divisions.

Captain Carmona played a key role in the opening of two new Operations-Valley Bureau Police stations. In 2005, he served on the transition team for the newly constructed Mission Area Station and later was assigned as an Assistant Watch Commander. While at Mission, he promoted to the rank of lieutenant and was assigned as the Officer in Charge of the Office of Operations CREW Task Force. In 2009, Carmona was selected to work on the Topanga Area transition team. When Topanga station became operational, Captain Carmona served as the OIC of the Topanga Gang Impact Team and later as the Commanding Officer of Topanga Detective Division. In December of 2009, he was selected as the adjutant for Deputy Chief Kirk J. Albanese at Operations-Valley Bureau. Captain Carmona was promoted to the rank of Captain in March of 2012 and was assigned as the Commanding Officer of Foothill Patrol Division.

Captain Carmona has earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and graduated from the Los Angeles Police Department’s West Point Leadership Program. He also graduated the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute and attended the Texas Engineering Extension System Enhanced Emergency Management Unified Command Course.

Captain Carmona loves sports and the outdoors. His hobbies include playing basketball, water skiing, hiking, fishing and traveling with his family.

Captain Carmona is proud to lead the fine men and women of Van Nuys Patrol Division as they work together in conjunction with the community to reduce crime, and the fear of crime, and enhance the overall quality of life for those residing in the Area.