Al Labrada
Alfred “Al” Labrada is a retired Los Angeles Police Department Assistant Chief, Marine Corps veteran, and nationally experienced public safety leader with more than three decades of service in law enforcement and community protection. Born in Mexico City and raised in El Monte, California, Labrada immigrated to the United States at age five and later served six years in the U.S. Marine Corps, including during the Persian Gulf War.
Labrada joined the LAPD in 1993 and built a 31-year career rising through the department’s leadership ranks. He served in numerous operational and command roles across patrol, gang enforcement, and bureau leadership, including assignments as Captain of Hollenbeck Area, Assistant Commanding Officer of Operations-South Bureau, Commanding Officer of Operations-Central Bureau, and ultimately Assistant Chief overseeing the Office of Special Operations.
During his career, Labrada played key roles in major public safety operations, including the 2020 civil unrest response and security planning tied to global events such as Super Bowl 56, the FIFA World Cup, and preparations for the 2028 Olympic Games. He retired from the LAPD in 2024.
Labrada holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Management from Union Institute and University and now leads Assured Resilience Strategies Corp., a security consulting firm focused on risk, resilience, and critical infrastructure protection.
