Administrative Services Division

(619) 691-5218

The Administrative Services Division consists of the Professional Standards Unit, Police Support Services, Crime Lab, Public Information, Community Relations and the City Jail.

Captain
Gary Wedge

Captain Wedge began his career with the city in 1976 as a Police Explorer.  In 1980 he became a Reserve Officer, and was hired as a full-time Peace Officer in 1984.  He served in the uniform division as a patrol officer and dog handler, and following his promotion to Agent worked various investigative assignments including Juvenile, Family Protection, and Crimes of Violence.  Promoted to Sergeant in 1993, he supervised the Street Team & Gang Suppression Unit and was later selected for the Regional Auto Theft Task Force.  As a Lieutenant he worked in Professional Standards and at the Animal Care Facility as Interim Manager, and in 2004 he was promoted to Captain where he currently oversees the Administrative Services division.  Captain Wedge was the advisor for the department’s Police Explorer program, and for 19 years served on the Hostage/Crisis Negotiating Team as a negotiator, supervisor, and team commander. 

Captain Wedge has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Behavioral Science from National University.  He is a graduate of the West Point Leadership program at L.A.P.D. and is a graduate of the P.O.S.T. Command College, Class 41.  He enjoys spending time with family and friends, and volunteering with organizations that help children.