Full Name
Lieutenant John English
Job Title
Police Lieutenant
Organization
Chula Vista Police Department
Speaker Bio
Lieutenant John English began his career in law enforcement in 1999 as a police recruit with the Chula Vista Police Department. Lieutenant John English has held a variety of assignments and collateral duties throughout his career.
Lieutenant John English’s expertise falls within patrol, investigations, and police administration. During his 25-year career, Lieutenant John English has held the following assignments: Patrol Officer, Gang Suppression Officer, Family Protection Unit Detective, Task Force Officer (Cross sworn with the Federal Bureau of Investigations), Background Investigator, Patrol Sergeant, Training Division Sergeant, Professional Standards Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant, and Strategic Operations Lieutenant, which includes the management of the UAS and Drone as First Responder Program. Lieutenant John English had the opportunity to serve as an Acting Captain, overseeing the Community Engagement Division and Support Operations Division. Lieutenant has also served the department in many vital collateral duty assignments. These include the Canine Program Manager, Crisis Negotiator, Crisis Negotiations Team Supervisor and Crisis Negotiations Team Commander.
Lieutenant John English has a Bachelor of Science in Applied Arts and Sciences, majoring in Criminal Justice Administration from San Diego State University. He completed the California POST Management Class in 2020 and holds an FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot License. Additionally, he is a graduate of California POST Command College Class 72 and is attending the University of San Diego, completing a Master of Science in Law Enforcement & Public Safety Leadership. Lieutenant English was recently published by Police1.com for his article entitled: "How teleoperated robotics will change patrol response," which discusses the implementation of the Robot First Responder.
His dedication to his profession has been recognized with awards such as the Chula Vista Police Department Medal of Life Saving, John H. Glover Medal of Heroism, and the American Legion Medal of Valor.
Lieutenant John English’s expertise falls within patrol, investigations, and police administration. During his 25-year career, Lieutenant John English has held the following assignments: Patrol Officer, Gang Suppression Officer, Family Protection Unit Detective, Task Force Officer (Cross sworn with the Federal Bureau of Investigations), Background Investigator, Patrol Sergeant, Training Division Sergeant, Professional Standards Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant, and Strategic Operations Lieutenant, which includes the management of the UAS and Drone as First Responder Program. Lieutenant John English had the opportunity to serve as an Acting Captain, overseeing the Community Engagement Division and Support Operations Division. Lieutenant has also served the department in many vital collateral duty assignments. These include the Canine Program Manager, Crisis Negotiator, Crisis Negotiations Team Supervisor and Crisis Negotiations Team Commander.
Lieutenant John English has a Bachelor of Science in Applied Arts and Sciences, majoring in Criminal Justice Administration from San Diego State University. He completed the California POST Management Class in 2020 and holds an FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot License. Additionally, he is a graduate of California POST Command College Class 72 and is attending the University of San Diego, completing a Master of Science in Law Enforcement & Public Safety Leadership. Lieutenant English was recently published by Police1.com for his article entitled: "How teleoperated robotics will change patrol response," which discusses the implementation of the Robot First Responder.
His dedication to his profession has been recognized with awards such as the Chula Vista Police Department Medal of Life Saving, John H. Glover Medal of Heroism, and the American Legion Medal of Valor.
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