El Segundo Police Department

The Local Scene. Main Street Fair.

First day. As a Sergeant.

Over the last 34 years, Sergeant Jeff Rudolph has served our community in many different roles — from Police Service Officer and Animal Control Officer to Patrol Officer, DEA Task Force Officer, K-9 Handler, Detective, Drone Team member, Terrorism Liaison Officer, and Fi****ms Instructor.

Congratulations, Jeff, on your well-deserved promotion to Sergeant!

And a little piece of El Segundo history: Sergeant Rudolph helped create the City’s Animal Control Program and even helped write the policies and procedures associated with it!

Every detail matters. Every case tells a story.

This week, during National Forensic Science Week we’re recognizing Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) John Hurtado and the important work behind the scenes that helps move investigations forward.

Operating as a single-investigator unit, CSI Hurtado provides comprehensive forensic support, from documenting crime scenes and processing evidence to analyzing latent prints and submitting DNA evidence. Every detail matters, and that work helps ensure evidence is carefully preserved, accurately documented, and ready to support investigations and cases in court.

Thank you, CSI Hurtado for all you do to support our investigations!

Earlier today, Officer Crenshaw, Cadet Toothaker, and fellow female first responders joined Loyola Marymount University senior psychology students for a panel discussion, sharing their personal and professional experiences in law enforcement.

Thank you, Professor Ghavami, for the opportunity to connect, share, and inspire the next generation.

Beverly Hills Police Department

ESPD Defensive Tactics Instructors delivering SafeWrap System training course —

ESPD is proud to build on our existing partnership with Gracie University by bringing the SafeWrap System to our personnel.

This innovative, two-officer lateral restraint system emphasizes safe control without strangulation or joint locks, continuous medical monitoring, and a transition to handcuffing without the need for prone restraint.

Through our continued partnership, we’re equipping our officers with practical skills designed to reduce risk of injury to both officers and suspects while enhancing safety for everyone involved.

Gracie University® renergracie SafeWrap® System Gracie Survival Tactics

On Saturday, around 9:15 p.m., an individual walked into a business in the 300 block of North Pacific Coast Highway and made a series of decisions:

1. Decided to conceal merchandise.
2. Decided to leave the business with the merchandise without paying.

Thanks to the quick response of our officers and a concerned witness, the stolen merchandise was recovered and returned to business.

The female was transported to jail and booked on the following charges:

• Theft with 2 or more Prior Convictions
• Felon in Possession of a Stun Gun
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Outstanding Felony Warrant

Today, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office filed the following charges:

• Petty Theft with Priors (Felony)
• Possession of a Stun Gun (Misdemeanor)
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (Misdemeanor)

A year of learning, growing, and grinding —

The El Segundo Police Department is proud to congratulate Officers Madisson Giese and Henry Crocker on successfully completing their probationary period with our department.

We’re proud of all you’ve accomplished over the past year and excited to see what’s ahead. Congratulations!

SEEING THE BIGGER PICTURE.

Today, we’re highlighting two members of our department whose work helps us stay informed, prepared, and proactive: Real Time Information Center (RTIC) Officer Deer and Crime Analyst Horn.

ℹ️ RTIC Officer Deer provides a valuable aerial perspective when it matters most. Through our Real Time Information Center, Officer Deer can quickly respond to emergency calls and service requests throughout the city, providing officers with real time information and situational awareness, often before they arrive on scene.

📊 Crime Analyst Horn works alongside our detectives to collect, review and interpret crime data, identifying trends, patterns, and emerging threats. This information helps inform deployment decisions, support investigations, and identify patterns early so our department can remain proactive.

From the view above to insights from data, these specialized roles provide our officers with valuable information to help them respond effectively and serve our community.

Thank you, RTIC Officer Deer and Crime Analyst Horn, for your dedication and the important work you do every day!

National Faith & Blue is all about community. It’s an opportunity to come together, build connections, have meaningful conversations, and strengthen the relationships between law enforcement and the people they serve.

The El Segundo Police Department is proud to participate in this nationwide initiative for the fourth year in a row!

Throughout October, we’ll be partnering with local faith communities to host Coffee with a Cop events at the following churches:

⛪️ Sunday, October 4 | RTLA Church
⛪️ Sunday, October 11 | St. Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church
⛪️ Sunday, October 18 | Church of the Beach Cities
⛪️ Sunday, October 25 | United Methodist Church
⛪️ Sunday, October 25 | Hilltop Community Church

We’re looking forward to seeing some familiar faces, meeting new ones, and continuing to build strong connections throughout El Segundo. We hope you’ll join us!

rtlachurch Church Of The Beach Cities El Segundo UMC Hilltop Community Church

COFFEE + CONVERSATION

Join us on Wednesday, October 7, from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Starbucks Coffee, 2120 E. El Segundo Boulevard at Chargers Commons. There are no speeches or agenda —just an opportunity to ask questions, share concerns, and get to know your El Segundo Police Department officers.