Investigations Bureau Command Staff

Division: Special Investigations Division

• Career Criminal Unit
• Vice/Narcotics/Human Trafficking
• Task Force Officers

Phone Number: (714) 245-8271

Commander Manny Moreno is a 28-year law enforcement veteran, having served the last 21- years with the Santa Ana Police Department. He previously held various leadership positions in the Patrol Division, Investigative Support Services, Criminal Investigations Bureau, and currently serves as the Westend District Commander in the Operations Division overseeing the Homeland Security Division and Special Events. Additionally, Commander Moreno holds a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration.

Division: Crime Against Persons Division

• Homicide Unit
• Gang Suppression Unit
• OC GRIP Program

Phone: (714) 245-8275

Commander Gil Hernandez is a 24-year law enforcement veteran, having served the last 21 years with the Santa Ana Police Department. He previously held various leadership positions in Field Operations, Investigations Division, Adjutant to the Chief of Police, and currently serves as the Commander for the Crimes Against Persons Division.

Division:

Phone Number: (714) 245-8283

Commander Rosa Ponce de Leon is a 25-year law enforcement veteran, having served the last 21 years with the Santa Ana Police Department. She previously held various leadership roles in Field Operations, Homeland Security, and Internal Affairs Divisions.  Commander Ponce de Leon currently serves as a Watch Commander over Patrol Operations with ancillary oversight of the Department’s Peer Support and Wellness Program.  She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Business Administration.