Scott Loughner

Chief of Police

Chief Scott Loughner began his law enforcement career with the Downey Police Department in August of 1999 when he was hired as a Police Recruit. Scott completed the Orange County Sheriff’s Academy and was sworn in as a Police Officer in February of 2000.  Scott was assigned to Field Operations where he worked Patrol and eventually became a Field Training Officer. 

In February of 2004, Scott was assigned to the Administration Division as an Investigator for the Special Enforcement Team where his primary duties included the recruitment and hiring of all department personnel. In February of 2006, Scott was promoted to the rank of Corporal.

In December of 2006, Scott was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.  Scott was assigned to Field Operations where he worked as a field supervisor for Patrol.

In December of 2012, Scott was selected as the Special Operations Sergeant, where his duties included overseeing the Traffic Detail, Parking Enforcement, Police Aides, Community Service Officers and Honor Guard Detail.

In March of 2013, Scott promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. As a Lieutenant, Scott had the opportunity to work all three divisions of the department (Field Operations, Administration, Detective).  Collateral assignments supervised during this time included:  Special Operations, Dispatch, Canine Unit, Field Training Program, Neighborhood Watch, Range, Special Enforcement Team, Professional Standards and Training, Records and Use of Force Staff. 

In December of 2021, Scott was promoted to the rank of Captain and he currently oversees the Administration and Detective Divisions.  In 2024, Scott was selected as the Chief of Police for the Downey Police Department.

Prior to being hired, Scott obtained his Bachelors of Science degree in Criminal Justice from California State University, Fullerton, with a minor in Business Administration. Scott has continued his education and completed his Master of Science degree in Emergency Services Administration from California State University, Long Beach. Scott is also a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute, P.O.S.T. Management Course and Executive Development Course.

Michael Parino

Captain
Field Operations Division

Michael began his career at the Downey Police Department in September 1998 when he was hired as a police recruit.  Michael completed the Orange County Sheriff’s Academy and was sworn in as a Police Officer in April 1999.

Michael was assigned to Field Operations where he worked first as a patrol officer and then as an accident investigator. During his time in Field Operations, Michael became a Field Training Officer and worked several collateral duties including being a member of the Special Response Team and member of the Neighborhood Preservation Team.  Michael also became an expert in DUI investigations and was recognized at the local, county and state levels for his work in getting impaired drivers off the roadways. 

In February 2004, Michael was assigned to the Detective Division as a detective.  There he held variety of investigative assignments, including working as a gang detective, narcotics detective, burglary detective and cold case homicide detective.  In December 2004, Michael was promoted to the rank of Corporal.

In October 2008, Michael was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and returned to Field Operations as a patrol supervisor.  During his tenure as a sergeant, Michael also was assigned to the Administration Division where he first was assigned to Professional Standards overseeing the department’s internal affairs investigations and training and then as Records Bureau supervisor.  Michael also served as a sergeant and team leader on the department's SWAT Team.

In December 2020, Michael was promoted to Lieutenant and served as a Watch Commander assigned to the Field Operations Division.  He assumed responsibility for several areas of the department, including Dispatch, the Mental Health Team, the Special Response Team, the Tactical Medic program, the SWAT Team and the Crisis Negotiations Team.

In January 2023, Michael was promoted to the rank of Captain and he currently oversees the Field Operations Division.

Michael holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Studies and a Master’s Degree in Emergency Management Administration, both of which he earned through California State University Long Beach.  Michael is also a graduate of the Sherman Block Leadership Institute.

Alex Irizabal

Lieutenant
Field Operations Division

Lieutenant Alex Irizabal began his career in law enforcement in 1996 with the Hawthorne Police Department. He has been with the City of Downey Police Department since 1998. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge. Additionally, Alex is a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute.

While assigned to patrol, Alex was selected to be part of the new School Resource Officer program in partnership with the Downey Unified School District. In addition to working patrol, Alex has worked as a Gang and Narcotics detective.

In 2001, he was promoted to the rank of Corporal and in 2002 was promoted to the rank of Sergeant where he was assigned to the Field Operations Division. During his career, Alex has supervised a variety of collateral assignments to include the Field Training Officer Program, Special Response Team, Use of Force Instructors, and the Range program.

In 2008, Alex was transferred to the Detective Bureau where he supervised the Robbery/Homicide unit. Alex was responsible for developing the department’s entry training program, specially designed to provide advance tactics and training to the detective bureau entry team.

Alex was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 2012 and is currently a Watch Commander assigned to the patrol division. He has assumed responsibility for several areas of the department. Alex currently oversees the department’s Field Training Officer program and the K-9 program.  Alex has also completed the P.O.S.T. Management Course.

Vince Rosario

Lieutenant
Administration Division

Vince began his career at the Downey Police Department in August, 2002, when he was hired as a Police Officer Recruit.  He attended the Orange County Sheriff’s Academy and graduated in March, 2003. 

Vince was assigned to Field Operations from 2003-2009.  During this time, he was selected as a Field Training Officer and worked with the youth as a School Resource Officer and Police Explorer Advisor.  He was also a member of the Department’s Special Response Team.  In 2008, Vince was promoted to the rank of Corporal.

In October, 2009, Vince achieved his goal of becoming an Investigator for the Special Enforcement Team.  There, he worked as a Department recruiter/background investigator and also collaborated with other city departments to regulate local businesses and alcohol establishments within the City. 

In March, 2013, Vince was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.  He was re-assigned to patrol and supervised several collateral assignments, including: Jail Operations, the Special Response Team, and Field Training Program.  In 2014, Vince was assigned to supervise the Professional Standards/Training Unit.  During that assignment, he was responsible for internal affairs investigations and officer involved shootings.  He also oversaw the training unit and assisted in the development of Department’s Volunteer and Park Ranger programs.

In May 2021, Vince was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and served as a patrol Watch Commander.  While in Patrol, he oversaw scheduling for field operations, the Homeless Outreach program, Park Rangers, and Jail Operations.  In January 2022, Vince was reassigned to the Administrative Division

Vince grew up nearby in Santa Fe Springs and attended schools there.  Prior to joining Downey PD, he worked as a Public Safety Officer for the City of Santa Fe Springs.  He graduated from California State University, Los Angeles in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science.  In 2005, he returned to CSULA and obtained a Master’s Degree in Public Administration (MPA).  Vince has also completed the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute. 

Maria Villegas

Lieutenant
Detective Division

Lieutenant Maria Villegas began her career in law enforcement in 1998 with the Los Angeles Police Department. She has been with the City of Downey Police Department since 2000.  Maria has a Bachelor's and Master's  degree in Criminal Justice and is a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute.

In 2003, Maria was selected as a Field Training Officer.  In 2004 she was promoted to the rank of Corporal and was transferred to the Detective Bureau.  While in the Detective Bureau she worked various assignments including: Narcotics, Juvenile, Forgery, the Special Victims Unit, and Robbery/Homicide. 

In 2011, she was promoted to the rank of Sergeant where she was assigned to the Field Operations Division.  As a Sergeant she worked as a Watch Sergeant, Records Bureau Supervisor; and in 2018 she was selected as a Detective Bureau Sergeant, supervising the crimes against persons unit.

Over the course of her career, Maria has worked a variety of collateral assignments including: School Resource Officer, Neighborhood Preservation, and with the Explorer Program; which she supervised the program for over 15 years.

Maria was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 2021, and is currently assigned to the detective division.

Melissa Clemann 

Lieutenant
Field Operations Division

Melissa began her career with the Downey Police Department in June of 2006, when she was hired as a Police Officer Recruit. She attended the Orange County Sheriff’s Academy and graduated in January of 2007.

Melissa was assigned the Field Operation Division from 2007-2013. As a Patrol Officer, Melissa was selected as a Field Training Officer, a Use of Force Instructor, a School Resource Officer, a Police Explorer Advisor, and she was a member of the Special Response Team. In 2013, Melissa was promoted to the rank of Corporal. 

In June of 2013, Melissa became an Investigator for the Special Enforcement Team.  There, she worked as a Department recruiter/background investigator, coordinated public relations events and also collaborated with other city departments to regulate local businesses and alcohol establishments within the City.

In January, 2018, Melissa was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. She was assigned to patrol and supervised the Police Canine Program and the Homeless Outreach Program. In 2020, Melissa was re-assigned to the Detective Bureau, where she supervised the Department’s Gang Unit and the SWAT Team. In 2022, Melissa rotated assignments within the Detective Bureau and oversaw the Crimes Against Property detectives.

In January of 2023, Melissa was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and is currently serving as a Patrol Watch Commander.  While on Patrol, she oversees the Homeless Outreach Program, the Special Response Team, the Crime Impact Team, the Tactical Medic Program, and the is a SWAT Team Commander.

Prior to being hired, Melissa obtained her Bachelors of Arts degree from California State University San Bernardino. Melissa is also a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute.

Dustin Doyle 

Lieutenant
Field Operations Division

Dustin began his career at the Downey Police Department in July 2001, when he was hired as a Police Officer Recruit.  He attended the Orange County Sheriff’s Academy and graduated in February of 2002.

Dustin was assigned to Field Operations from 2002-2010.  During this time, he was selected as a Field Training Officer, a School Resource Officer, and a Firearms Instructor. In 2010, Dustin was promoted to the rank of Corporal. A few months later, He was re-assigned to the Administration Division where he worked as a Department recruiter and background investigator. In this assignment, he also coordinated public relations events and worked with other City departments to regulate local businesses and alcohol establishments within the City.

In December of 2013, Dustin was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.  He was re-assigned to patrol and supervised several collateral assignments, including: The Special Response Team, Field Training Officer Program, Homeless Outreach Team and Peer Support Team. In 2020, Dustin was re-assigned to the Detective Bureau, where he supervised the Property Crimes Unit. After a year, he rotated assignments within the Detective Bureau and oversaw the Crimes Against Persons Unit.

In July 2023, Dustin was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and serves as a patrol Watch Commander.  He currently oversees the Homeless Outreach Program, Mental Evaluation Team, and Traffic Unit.  

Dustin has a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice and is a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute.