Mr. Beach has worked in law enforcement for more than 25 years for the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and has promoted to the rank of Supervising Agent in Charge. He oversaw enforcement operations in 35 cities in Los Angeles County. Mr. Beach has served in various collateral duties including firearms instructor, armorer, background investigator, internal affairs, field training officer, peer counselor, social media coordinator, and public information officer.
Mr. Brad Beach is a former Governing Board Member of the ABC Unified School District, where he oversaw 30 schools, over 3,000 employees, approximately 18,000 students, and a $300 million annual operating budget. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and a minor in Kinesiology. Mr. Beach graduated from POST Command College and completed his Master of Science degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego.
Mr. Beach is also a former City of Cerritos Planning Commissioner, Parks and Recreation Commissioner, Community Safety Committee Member, and Neighborhood Watch Block Captain. He is also a member of the Los Angeles County Community Emergency Response Team.
He has written three nationally published articles in Police1 magazine titled, “A Letter to the American Public: How to Reduce Underage Drinking in America,” “How We Can Stop School Shootings in America,” and “Two Ways to Further Your Knowledge as a Law Enforcement Professional.”
In his spare time, Brad enjoys coaching his daughter’s softball team and traveling with his family. He and his wife Marlene, who was a Corpsman in the United States Navy and an Iraq war veteran, are raising their daughters, Addison and Makenzie, in Cerritos, California.
What motivated you to be a LEPSL ambassador?
It’s a great program for law enforcement professionals and I want to help spread the word
Why did you choose the LEPSL program? What made LEPSL stand out in comparison to other schools/programs?
I attended POST Command College and earned 12 units. I decided to continue on.
How did the LEPSL program help you achieve your career goals?
It might help me get a job after I retire.
What advice would you share with prospective LEPSL applicants?
The LEPSL program is leadership based that keeps up on current events and will make you a better leader with your department.
What was your favorite part of the LEPSL program?
All the courses were relevant to policing in today’s society. The instructors were current and former law enforcement practitioners. One of the best examples of leadership was the program director’s involvement in teaching and supporting students.
What were you balancing while participating in the LEPSL program?
Full-time job, two kids, coaching softball and serving as a Governing School Board Member.
How did you stay motivated throughout the program in the face of competing priorities in your life?
I just stayed organized and finished things early.
LEPSL Graduating Class:
2023