The Santa
Cruz Police Department is proud to announce the promotion of Lieutenant
Christian LeMoss.
Lieutenant
LeMoss started his career as a Reserve Police Officer. He worked as a Reserve for three years before we finally picked him up off waivers and hired
him as a full time Police Officer in 1994.
Christian didn't waste any time getting a broad range of experience. He has served in a number of roles
throughout the department. Some of his highlights
include work as a Field Training Officer responsible for training new police
officers, Beat Coordinator managing long-term neighborhood issues and
connecting resources, and the Downtown Unit working foot patrol with business
owners and community members. Lieutenant
LeMoss has also worked as a detective assigned to investigate homicide, sexual assault and
domestic violence crimes.
Lieutenant
LeMoss is a founding member of the Department’s Emergency Services Unit (ESU)
tactical team. He has developed training
and procedures to make the team tactically sound and safe during emergency
operations.
Chief
Vogel stated, “I am proud to promote Christian to the position of
Lieutenant. He brings a synergy of solid
tactical skills and management sense. He
will be a vital part of moving the department forward to face the challenges
ahead”.
Lieutenant
LeMoss grew up in Santa Cruz County after his Jr. High years. He is a proud Aptos High Alumni and holds an Associate’s
degree in Criminal Justice and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management. He lives in the Santa Cruz area with his wife
and two children.
Lieutenant LeMoss' promotion fills one of two Lieutenant vacancies in the organization, created by retirements. His addition to the Operations Watch Commander team will bring significant relief and will be a welcome and needed addition.
Please
join us in congratulating Lieutenant Christian LeMoss!
