Office of Police Oversight

Our Staff

Francine Kerridge - Police Oversight Director

Francine Kerridge brings to the City more than 26 years in public safety oversight leadership and law enforcement combined. As a self-proclaimed motivated public servant, throughout her career she has successfully built effective relationships between the community and the City of Sacramento’s Public Safety departments; provided oversight and auditing functions to the internal affairs complaint investigation process; possesses an extensive track record for developing relationships with the community and creating partnerships to improve the understanding of police work and their authority; and exemplifies superior leadership talents in community engagement and transparency.

Prior to joining the City of Long Beach, in her most recent role, Ms. Kerridge served as the Inspector General for the County of Sacramento, where she conducted complex investigations and audits of community complaints of Sacramento County Sheriff deputies. In that role, she prepared annual reports for the public, including statistical information and recommendations for improvement for Sheriff policies and procedures, and worked closely with the Sacramento Community Review Commission to support their goal of building trust between the community and Sheriff Department, among other key responsibilities.

Throughout her extensive career in public safety, Ms. Kerridge conducted complex and sensitive investigations; has audited over 3,500 misconduct complaints against public safety personnel; has participated in over 100 public forums to provide professional recommendations and guidance for complaint resolution, transparency and conflict resolution resulting in reduced police and community tension; and has provided over 35 recommendations to improve public safety policy and procedures following critical incidents such as officer-involved shootings and death in-custody incidents. Additionally, she served as a Governor-appointed Board Member for the California Board of State Community Corrections (BSCC) from 2017 to 2019.

Ms. Kerridge holds a Master of Science in Emergency Management from California State University, Long Beach, and a Criminal Justice degree from Madonna University in Michigan.

Patrick Weithers – Police Oversight Officer, Investigations Division 

Patrick enjoys playing golf, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Heidi Alonso – Police Oversight Investigator, Investigations Division

Heidi Alonso brings extensive experience to our office from her role as an Investigator for the Long Beach City Attorney’s Litigation Division. Heidi started her seven-year tenure at the City Attorney’s Office (CAO) in 2017. During that time she conducted thorough investigations into claims involving various city departments.  Her comprehensive investigations have been pivotal in preparing and strengthening litigation cases, ensuring that all aspects are thoroughly examined and documented. Heidi’s career began in the private sector in 2004, where she spent a decade investigating general liability cases. This experience equipped her with the skills and knowledge necessary to handle complex cases and navigate the intricacies of liability investigations. Her background and experiences in both the public and private sector will be invaluable as an investigator for the Office of Police Oversight.

 Personally, Heidi is dedicated to personal growth and family. She enjoys challenging herself in jiu jitsu and spending quality time with her family.

Kwang Hyun Ahn – Administrative Analyst

Kwang Hyun Ahn brings experience to our office from his role as a data analyst for the City of Los Angeles and Orange County Animal Care (OCAC). Kwang Hyun started his career as a data analyst at the City of Los Angeles in 2018. During that time, he extracted, modeled, analyzed and visualized data of $450B to provide meaningful information about financial and payroll behavior for all City Departments. His career continued at OCAC where he served every department in the organization by conducting statistical analyses regarding the shelter’s operational data and other data as requested.  He studied business administration at SoongSil University in Seoul, South Korea and graduated summa cum laude. His background and experiences in data analytics will be crucial as an Administrative Analyst for the Office of Police Oversight.

 Personally, Kwang Hyun is dedicated to his wife and three young kids. He enjoys reading and spending quality time with his family.

Jose Rodriguez Enciso – Clerk Typist II

Jose Rodriguez Enciso is a Long Beach native who grew up in Westside Long Beach where he attended Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo High School. In 2022, Jose received a BS in Criminology and Criminal Justice from California State University, Long Beach and is on track to acquire his master’s degree in the same field in 2024. Jose has been a wonderful addition to the Office of Police Oversight, as he brings investigative and clerical experience to the office from his time as a former intern with the Citizen Police Complaint Commission.

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