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Sergeant Lamont E. Dobbins Jr. officially began his assignment in Duarte in May 2025 after being selected from a highly competitive pool of candidates. His appointment reflects not only his exceptional qualifications but also his longstanding commitment to public service and mental health advocacy.
Sgt. Dobbins brings a unique blend of law enforcement leadership and mental health expertise. Before joining the Sheriff’s Department, he spent seven years with the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health as a Care Coordinator. There, he led five multidisciplinary teams in outreach efforts that connected vulnerable individuals across the county to critical housing and support services.
Since joining the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department in 2007, Sgt. Dobbins has amassed over 17 years of field experience in various vital roles. He was initially assigned to Men’s Central Jail (custody) and subsequently to Lomita Station, where he worked as a patrol deputy. After several years on the streets, Sgt. Dobbins became a member of the COPS (Community Oriented Policing Services), collaborating with residents to mitigate violent crime. Leveraging his extensive experience in mental health services, Sgt. Dobbins joined the Mental Evaluation Team (MET), providing crisis intervention and support to individuals facing psychiatric emergencies. With a solid foundation in crisis intervention and support, Sgt. Dobbins moved to the Risk Assessment and Management Program (MET/RAMP) team, where he focused on assisting individuals with severe mental illness through comprehensive case management and follow-up. In 2022, Sgt. Dobbins was promoted to the position of Sergeant and was assigned to the Century Regional Detention Facility. During his tenure at CRDF, Sgt. Dobbins oversaw the mental health housing unit, maintaining his commitment to high-needs populations and safety.
In 2024, Sgt Dobbins transferred to Temple Station and began serving the San Gabriel Valley community. His educational background includes a B.S. in Public Administration from CSU Dominguez Hills and an M.S. in Criminal Justice from Tiffin University.
Sgt. Dobbins’ arrival marks an exciting new chapter for the Public Safety Department. His passion for bridging the gap between mental health and law enforcement, his commitment to proactive outreach, and his deep understanding of community engagement make him a tremendous asset.
Message from the Sergeant
Welcome to the Duarte Satellite Station’s official web page. This facility, situated at 1042 Huntington Drive, was established in 1995 to enhance services for the residents of Duarte, Bradbury, and the Monrovia County region. We offer law enforcement services and engage in various outreach initiatives to positively impact our communities. Our objective is to address the diverse needs of our community. Please do not hesitate to contact us for information on any topic. Community Policing represents a collaboration between the citizens of our community and those of us who deliver public safety services.
For us to achieve success, your support and cooperation are essential. A secure community is one where neighbors look out for one another and individuals are willing to assist law enforcement. I urge you to contact us if you have any questions or concerns, and to become actively involved.
Sergeant Lamont Dobbins
Temple/Duarte Satellite Station
(626) 357-7938 Ext. 304