Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón administered the oath of office to Robert Arcos, who will oversee the Bureau of Investigation. (photo courtesy of the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office)

Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón administered the oath of office on Feb. 1 to Robert Arcos, who will serve as chief of the Bureau of Investigation, the fourth-largest law enforcement agency in Los Angeles County.

Arcos, who previously served as an assistant chief of the Los Angeles Police Department, has more than 30 years of policing experience.

“Bobby Arcos brings a depth of law enforcement experience and compassion to the District Attorney’s Office,” Gascón said. “I am proud that Bobby has agreed to join my executive management team and will help me fulfill my promises to voters that we will protect our community by preventing crime, reducing recidivism and restoring victims. Together, with other members of the team, we will rely on data, science and research to guide this office into the future.”

Most recently, Arcos served as the director of LAPD’s Office of Operations. He joined the department in 1988 and is a reformed-minded leader who has worked tirelessly to address homelessness, substance abuse and mental health issues, and the concerns of immigrant communities, Gascón said. He has created lasting relationships with neighborhood advocates, nonprofit organizations, the business community and civic leaders. Arcos strengthened restorative justice systems and implemented new processes to more effectively use technology and departmental resources, Gascón said added.

Arcos will lead the nearly 300 sworn peace officers assigned to the Bureau of Investigation, which supports the investigative work of the office’s approximately 1,000 deputy district attorneys. In addition to Arcos, Gascón’s executive management team includes Interim Chief Deputy District Attorney Joseph Iniguez, Chief of Staff Victoria Adams, Chief Administrative Officer Dorinne Jordan, Assistant District Attorney for Line Operations James Garrison, Community and Government Affairs Liaison Mario Trujillo, and special advisors Diana Teran, Alisa Blair and Alex Bastian. Iniguez serves as second-in-command and assists in directing and managing the daily activities and operations of the office.

For information, visit da.lacounty.gov.