Joe Hoffman

Background

About Joe Hoffman

With an over thirty year career in law enforcement, I have developed extensive expertise in this field. I retired as the Chief of Police for the City of Redondo Beach, CA, in December, 2025.My journey in law enforcement spans over three decades, with ten years as a Police Lieutenant, where I was assigned as the Public Information Officer and Commander in various divisions. I have also served as a Police Sergeant for three and a half years, overseeing the Special Investigations Unit within the Investigations Division. My foundational experience includes eight years as a Police Officer, where I took on roles such as Motor Officer, Pier Officer, and Instructor in Firearms and Defensive Tactics. I was a member of the SWAT Team from 1998 to 2017, demonstrating a commitment to high-risk operations and tactical proficiency.My educational background includes a Master of Science in Emergency Services Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, both from California State University, Long Beach. I also hold an AA degree in Liberal Arts with a focus on Administration of Justice from Los Angeles Harbor College and am a graduate of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Academy.I have completed several prestigious training programs, including the FBI National Academy (Class 255), the California Peace Officers Standards Training Command College (Class 50), the Senior Management Institute for Police, the POST Executive Development and Management Courses.I currently serve as a Public Safety Executive with Peregrine Technologies, working alongside law enforcement agencies to modernize how data is integrated, analyzed, and operationalized. Peregrine is transforming public safety by breaking down data silos and delivering real-time, actionable intelligence that enhances decision-making, officer effectiveness, and community trust. By empowering agencies with a unified, intuitive platform, Peregrine is helping departments operate more efficiently, deploy resources strategically, and focus on what matters most—keeping communities safe through informed, accountable, and data-driven policing.