Lieutenant, Los Angeles Police Department
Lieutenant Andrea Grossman began her career in law enforcement as a reserve police officer with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). She has been with the LAPD as a law enforcement officer for over 28 years. Her assignments include Patrol, Traffic, Community Relations and Internal Affairs. She is currently assigned Commander as the Los Angeles Regional Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The LA ICAC Task Force investigators conduct investigations in which the Internet has been used for the purpose of the sexual exploitation of juveniles. The investigative cases include the production, distribution, and possession of child pornography including online enticement of child pornography through file sharing networks and undercover operations. These complex and highly technical cases are then presented to local or federal authorities for criminal filing consideration. She also provides investigative advice and guidance to personnel concerning cases involving the Internet, social media sites, and basic forensic information concerning retrieving information from cellular phones, GPS systems and computers.
The LA ICAC is responsible for a five county area working in tandem with seventy-five affiliate state, local and federal law enforcement agencies. Lieutenant Grossman graduated from the University of LaVerne and California State University at Long Beach, where she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master of Science Degree. She also received a United States Presidential appointment as a Fulbright Scholar in the United Kingdom for the study of Victimology.
