Marie DiBernardo

Professional Background

Captain Marie DiBernardo assumed command of the Detective Bureau in May 2012.

Captain DiBernardo began her career with the Department in 1990 as a Police Officer. In 1994, she was promoted to Detective. As a Detective, she worked in the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Unit. She was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 2000.

As a Sergeant, DiBernardo worked in the Office of Patrol Services as a Field Supervisor and Watch Commander and was also assigned to the Office of Criminal Investigations.

In 2006 DiBernardo was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. As a Lieutenant she commanded the Internal Affairs Division and also worked as a Watch Commander in the Office of Patrol Services. In 2012 she was promoted to the rank of Police Captain and assigned to command the Office of Administrative Services.
Education

Captain DiBernardo's professional education includes graduation from the Delinquency Control Institute at the University of Southern California and the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute. Captain DiBernardo holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Loyola Marymount University.
Personal Life

Captain DiBernardo was born and raised in the Southern California area, is married, and has two teenage children.