LOS ANGELES-Deputy Sheriff Thomas Albanese of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was killed February 25, 2021. He was killed in a motorcycle accident; at approximately 9:00 AM his patrol motorcycle and a vehicle crashed where he suffered fatal injuries.
Deputy Sheriff Albanese served the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department seven years and also served with the United States Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Source: ODMP
Hilary Rodela
Hilary Rodela is currently a Surveillance Officer, a former Private Investigator, a former Crime Scene Investigator, and Evidence Technician. She worked for the Ruidoso (NM) Police Department as well as the Lubbock (TX) Police Department. She has written for several public safety publications and has extensive law enforcement and forensic training and is pursuing forensic expertise in various disciplines. Hilary is a freelance public safety writer and curriculum developer for the National Investigative Training Academy.
