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Tyler Blondi, MA

Field Training Officer (Ret.), Beverly Hills Police Department

Tyler Blondi, MA

Tyler Blondi received his BA from UC Davis and his MA in Education from the University of La Verne. After teaching and coaching high school football for several years at Oak Park High School, Tyler was hired by the Beverly Hills Police Department, where he served in the following assignments: Field Training Officer, SWAT Operator (Sniper Cadre), Defensive Tactics Instructor, Personnel and Training (Recruitment/Backgrounds), Polygraph Examiner, BHPOA Vice President. Tyler’s passions during his career in LE also included teaching academy classes for UCLA and leading his Baker to Vegas team as their captain. Tyler was medically retired after 12 years of service from a brain injury he sustained during a pursuit. Along with teaching for USD, Tyler also teaches for Bonita Unified School District. Tyler has a wonderful and supportive wife who teaches second grade, and he is a proud dad of an incredible daughter (USD student) and a bright and energetic 9-year-old son.

Degree Programs

Education

BA - UC Davis
MA in Education - University of La Verne

Associations

CPOA
CTA

Certifications

Texas DPS Polygraph School
LASD SEB Long Rifle School
SWAT School
DT Instructor School
LASD Honor Recruit Class 349
Tribute to Courage Award
Majestic league Coach of the Year
Omega League Coach of the Year
Oak Park High School Hall of Fame
Student Reviews
  • "I really enjoyed Professor Blondi's approach to the course and his responsiveness. Another tremendous example to represent the LEPSL community."
    -Summer '25 Student
  • "Professor Blondi was engaged and provided me with actionable feedback in a respectful manner. He genuinely cares for his students and wants to see them succeed, not only in the program but also in their personal and professional lives. I made a mistake this year by submitting my assignment in the wrong module. I mildly panicked, but Professor Blondi assured me it was not a big deal and made the corrections on the back end. I know that process was not easy for him, and I sincerely appreciated him taking the time to rectify my error."
    -Summer '25 Student
  • Professor Blondi took the time to check in on me during my promotional testing process. I though that was very thoughtful of him to do that. You can tell Professor Blondi's passion for law enforcement and education. His communication was frequent, and always answered questions in a timely manner. Thank you, Professor!
    -Spring '25 Student
  • "Professor Tyler Blondi is the perfect LEPSL role model."
    -Summer '24 Student
  • "Professor Blondi went out of his way to help me get him connected to my google site at the onset on the course. I appreciated his patience as I learned a new application. His feedback was very constructive and helpful. I truly appreciate his guidance through this process."
    -Summer '24 Student
  • "Professor Blondi had great feedback and took his time to provide meaningful suggestions and praise. He was fantastic and a great addition to the LEPSL faculty. Thank you for your time sir!"
    -Summer '24 Student
  • "Professor Blondi was attentive and knew his students and their work. He was fair and gave students the grade they deserved."
    -Summer '21 Student
  • "Grading was done in a timely manner and feedback was greatly beneficial. Couldn't ask for a better professor!"
    -Summer '21 Student
  • "Professor Blondi provided regular, timely, and detailed feedback on all assignments. His feedback was invaluable and made my ePortfolio much more streamlined and professional looking. He made himself available to students when needed."
    -Spring '22 Student
  • "Professor Blondi was responsive and always willing to help. He provided valuable feedback and showed a vested interest in his students success."
    -Spring '22 Student
  • "Professor Blondi was an absolute pleasure to have as an instructor, he reaches out and offers help to every student, and checks in just to see how the student is progressing and if they have any questions or need anything. He has unique and vast knowledge and experience in our profession which enhances the course material and the learning experience. Professor Blondi has made my experience of obtaining a masters degree while juggling a crazy work schedule and family an absolute pleasure, he worked with each of us to make sure we understood and were able to complete all the work accordingly and I've learned a lot."
    -Spring '19 Student
  • "Professor Blondi was awesome! He was quick to respond to our questions and provided very good feedback. Professor Blondi not only made himself available for our coursework, but for any subject related to our careers. I would recommend him to other students!"
    -Spring '19 Student
  • "I enjoyed having Professor Blondi for my first online course. His feedback on the discussion boards and on my papers was valuable for my learning and understanding of the material."
    -Spring '19 Student
  • "Tyler Blondi was fantastic as a section instructor. He was very engaged and enthusiastic in the facilitation of our learning. His feedback was detailed and thoughtful and opened us up to new ways of looking at certain subjects."
    -Spring '19 Student

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