Ben Herrera:
CLASS OF 1996
Rio Mesa High SchoolClass of 1996
Oxnard, CA
Ventura CollegeClass of 1999
Ventura, CA
Monte Vista Intermediate SchoolClass of 1992
Camarillo, CA
El Descanso Elementary SchoolClass of 1990
Camarillo, CA
Ben's Story
Life
Those who knew me in high school knew i was a techie.... I hate school work and I hate desk work... so....
During the college stuff, I attended a reserve police academy. I liked that experience so I took the bold step of going on a ride-a-long. I got hooked.
I loved it. The thrill of the chase, the thrill of arresting bad guys. So I decided to process for a couple of local agenices. Ventura Sheriffs, Oxnard PD. They wouldn't hire me. They said I was too young. I applied for LAPD. I went through the process. They loved me. So I have been working there as a copper since june of 99. I love it.
I am currently assigned to the Police Academy as a firearms instructor. I have been assigned there for a little over 1yrs.
I live in Camarillo with my wife Shelley. We own a home, we have a 4yr old girl (Gracie Mae) and one one the way....All is good.
life is great, what more could I ask for?
Workplace
I began working in H/S. i was a tech support guru for an ISP in Camarillo. Right after I graduated i worked for techni...Expand for more
color, rite-aid, and Target.
I was at Target for abour 4yrs. I worked my way up to management. I was in charge of a night crew of 30 people. hiring/firing/raises and the whole shishkabob. while working there full time I was going to school fulltime. I had a major in Bio-Science and a minor in Computer science. I got bored. too much school, too much work. I had a buddy who was a cop. I went on a ride along. and the rest is history. I have been a police officer since 1999. I am curently assigned graveyard shift in a busy division within the Media famed LAPD. I love it. I am an adrenaline junky. things are good. I love my JOB!
I was assigned to a gang suppression unit within the LAPD.(since 06/03) Pacific Division's Gang unit - Formerly known as C.R.A.S.H. It is a great job, exciting, and very rewarding. It is nice locking up criminals for years at a time. i have been transfered to a brand new facility within the city and now patrol panorama city, parts of arleta, pacoima, and sylmar.... i am now a firearms instructor at the Academy.
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