RONNIE M. WILLIAMS PROMOTED TO COMMANDER

Ronnie M. Williams, a 30-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, was recently promoted to the rank of Commander by Sheriff Lee Baca, and assigned to the Detective Division. In this position, he will oversee the operations of Budget, Personnel, Special Projects, and the Taskforce for Regional Autotheft Prevention (TRAP).

Commander Williams' law enforcement career began in 1973 when he attended the Sheriff's Department's Training Academy. Upon becoming a Deputy Sheriff in 1974, he served at the Hall of Justice Jail, Los Angeles County University of Southern California Medical Center Jail Ward, Lennox Station, Operation Safe Streets Bureau, and Men's Central Jail. In 1985, he was promoted to Sergeant, and held assignments at Crescenta Valley Station, Homicide Bureau, and the Internal Affairs Bureau. In 1990, he was promoted to Lieutenant and took on assignments at the Mira Loma Detention Facility, Men's Central Jail, the Los Angeles County Safety Police Department, Lennox Station, and Crescenta Valley Station. Following his promotion to the rank of Captain in 1999, he assumed command of the Altadena Station, followed by Narcotics Bureau.

Commander Williams resides in Los Angeles County with his wife of 17 years, Sharon. He has four children, Shanita, 32, an office manager; Eric, 26, a sergeant in the United States Army; Lamar, 23, a college student; and Sean, 8, a student. In his spare time, Captain Williams enjoys reading, attending concerts, plays, and working out.

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June 11, 2003