Meredith Cline

Accomplished law enforcement leader with more than 30 years of progressive sworn experience with the Los Angeles Police Department. Expertise spans patrol supervision, detention facility management, criminal investigations, federal task force operations, and officer development. California POST Level II Certified Instructor with a Master of Science in Law Enforcement and Professional Leadership.

Proven record of strengthening community trust, advancing professional standards, and leading high-performing teams in complex, high-stakes environments.

Sergeant II — 77th Regional Jail Section - Los Angeles Police Department - Los Angeles, CA

(2022-01)

Oversee daily operations of three LAPD city jail facilities, directing 150+ sworn detention officers to ensure lawful, safe, and humane custody operations.

• Ensure compliance with applicable legal standards governing inmate rights, use of force, housing, and medical care.
• Coordinate with medical, mental health, and external agency personnel to provide appropriate classification and care for all detainees.
• Investigate complaints and use-of-force incidents; prepare detailed reports for command review and legal proceedings.

Detective — 77th Division, Sexual Assault Unit - Los Angeles Police Department - Los Angeles, CA

(2019-01 - 2020-12)

• Conducted complex investigations of sexual assault crimes, applying specialized knowledge to build complete, prosecution-ready cases.
• Executed arrests and filed criminal charges against suspects; testified in court regarding investigative findings.
• Managed all victim and witness communication throughout case lifecycles, ensuring sensitivity and procedural integrity.

Sergeant I — 77th Division Patrol / Hollenbeck Patrol - Los Angeles Police Department - Los Angeles, CA

(2016-01 - 2022-12)

• Supervised patrol officer deployment and directed responses to calls for service, officer-involved incidents, and major crimes across high-volume urban divisions.
• Led incident and crime scene management operations, ensuring scene integrity, evidence preservation, and coordination with investigative and forensic units.
• Oversaw the Field Officer Training Program, maintaining compliance with LAPD and POST standards.
• Served as Watch Commander, conducting roll-call training and exercising command authority over all field operations during assigned watches.

Police Officer — Gang & Narcotics Division, Federal Postal Task Force - Los Angeles Police Department - Los Angeles, CA

(2015-03 - 2016-04)

• Investigated narcotics packages distributed through the U.S. Mail in coordination with federal postal inspectors.
• Conducted enforcement actions and asset forfeiture operations resulting from narcotics investigations.

Police Officer — Gang & Narcotics Division, Firearm Investigator - Los Angeles Police Department - Los Angeles, CA

(2013-03 - 2015-03)

• Developed and maintained the division's firearm investigation database, improving tracking of weapons linked to gang and narcotics crimes.
• Investigated firearms recovered in connection with gang activity and coordinated gun buyback and destruction programs.

Police Officer — Registration & Compliance Enforcement Team - Los Angeles Police Department - Los Angeles, CA

(2012-03 - 2013-03)

• Enforced California Penal Code § 290 sex offender registration requirements and investigated violations in collaboration with city, state, and federal prosecutors.
• Led community education initiatives on sex offender laws and coordinated multi-agency task force operations.

Detective Assignment — Major Assault Crimes, Central Division - Los Angeles Police Department - Los Angeles, CA

(2005-05 - 2008-03)

• Conducted complex criminal investigations using multiple data systems; managed suspect interviews and victim/witness communication throughout case lifecycles.

Community Relations Officer — Youth Programs - Los Angeles Police Department - Los Angeles, CA

(2001-02 - 2005-03)

• Led the Explorer Youth Program with 72 active members; instructed competitive tactical youth teams and managed large-scale volunteer events.
• Served as grant writer, fundraiser, and 501(c) account manager, securing ongoing program funding.

Police Officer — Patrol Assignments (Harbor, Newton, Central) - Los Angeles Police Department - Los Angeles, CA

(2001-01 - 2012-12)

• Patrolled assigned areas, responded to 911 calls, conducted preliminary investigations, and made arrests for California Penal Code violations.
• Engaged with community members to build trust and support neighborhood crime reduction initiatives.

Master of Science - Law Enforcement and Professional Leadership - University of San Diego (2017-01)

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management - Ashford University (2015-01)