Whether he's promoting safety awareness, speaking about Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, or talking to Bruins out and about on campus, Crime Prevention and Community Engagement Officer London McBride is building bridges between the campus community and the UCLA Police Department.
As a 16-year veteran of UCPD, he has served in a variety of positions including as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Lead Officer, and Detective. He has also had a diverse career outside of policing as a college and pro football player, PE teacher, physical therapist, and youth and young adult pastor.
Much of his job is engaging with Bruins to make connections with the police department, so having a broad background comes in handy, such as relating to student athletes since he was one himself. “I have the coolest job," he says, "because it actually fits who I am and the things I have done in my life. This is pretty much in my wheelhouse.”
Part of his job is also educating the campus on safety through community outreach programs. They include safety presentations such as active shooter and personal safety trainings. He also provides safety assessments for classrooms and buildings on campus including UCLA's PreK-12 Programs & Schools. Officer McBride has also been involved in a campaign with UCLA Transportation to reward Bruins who observe the dismount zone at Bruin Plaza by getting off their scooter, bike, or skateboard.
One of his passions is instilling Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) in the workplace including at UCPD, where he teaches the Racial and Identity Profiling, Procedural Justice, and Implicit Bias trainings. He is involved in campus EDI efforts such as presenting as part of the UCLA Administration Equity Council Speaker Series. Officer McBride is also a member of the Culver City Policing & Public Safety Committee, Culver City Equity & Human Relations Committee, and president of a newly formed organization called Police Against Racism (PAR) where their mission is “protecting the people we serve by changing the way we serve”.
Being both a police officer and involved in EDI gives him a unique perspective, as he says, "People know what I do, so it’s kind of like being able to walk in both worlds, giving that input and feedback."
One of the strengths Officer McBride sees in UCPD is it's diversity, which is why he loves his job so much. "Being able to work with some great folks has been a blessing," he says. "We all come from different walks of life, and that’s what makes UCPD super unique."
