Chief of Police

Andrew Espinoza Jr.

Chief  Andrew Espinoza Jr. began his law enforcement career in 1999 with the Barstow Police Department. He attended the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department 135th Academy Session and upon graduation worked as a patrol officer. 

During his career, Chief Espinoza has worked a variety of assignments in the department including; Patrol Officer,  Crime Impact Detective, Major Crimes Detective, Watch Commander, Range Master, Special Response Team (SRT) Operator, Special Response Team Commander, Patrol Division Commander, and Administrative Division Commander. 

Chief Espinoza has an Associate’s Degree in Social Science from Barstow Community College, a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Chapman University, and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from California State University, Long Beach. 

Chief Espinoza is a recipient of Barstow Police Department’s Life Saving Medal, granted for extraordinary action to save the life of another.

Captain 

Daniel Arthur

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Captain Daniel Arthur began his law enforcement career in 2002 with the Barstow Police Department. He attended the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department 151^st Academy Session and upon graduation worked as a patrol officer.

During his career, Captain Arthur has served in various police roles including Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Special Response Team (SRT) Operator, Sniper, Corporal, Detective, Mobile Integrated Ballistic Identification System instructor, Homeless Outreach Proactive Enforcement member, Taser instructor, Patrol Sergeant, Special Response Team Leader, Background Investigator, Internal Affairs Investigator, Detective Sergeant, and Administrative Division Commander.