Several years ago, Officer Figueroa was sitting in the audience at New Lexington School watching a K9 demonstration by a member of our Department. As a young man, Officer Figueroa was very impressed by the demonstration and made the decision to become a police officer. “I wanted to help people and become a K9 and narcotic officer,” Officer Figueroa said and his journey to realizing his dreams began. Officer Figueroa, attended Muscatel Middle School and graduated from Rosemead High School. He continued his education at Rio Hondo College and Cal State Los Angeles majoring in Child Development. Officer Figueroa was hired by the El Monte Police Department as a Police Cadet approximately a year ago and assisted with our TORCH (Teaching Obedience Respect Courage and Honor) program, coordinating events and speaking with parents and children in our Community Relations Office. In his spare time, Officer Figueroa enjoys fishing, off-roading and “anything outdoors.”
As a young child growing up in El Monte, Officer Alvarez said a neighbor was the victim of domestic violence. An officer from our department helped the victim and she was impressed by the officers’ actions which inspired her to “change people’s lives.” At the age of 14, Officer Alvarez joined our Police Explorer program promoting to the rank of Captain before being hired as a Police Cadet a year and a half ago. “I hope to someday become an Advisor to help our young people,” Officer Alvarez said. The oldest of five children, Officer Alvarez attended Wright School, Legore School and graduated from Arroyo High School in El Monte. After graduation from high school, she continued her education at LA Trade Technical College. In her spare time, Officer Alvarez enjoys spending time with her family and riding her motorcycle.
We are proud to welcome both officers to the El Monte Police Department.
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