About The Author
Robert B. Taylor
He also served on many other professional boards including the Los Angeles County Peace Officers Association and the California Chief Probation Officers Association. He received his bachelor’s Degree, in Police Administration, from California State University, Los Angeles, a master’s degree in Public Administration, from the University of Southern California, and a master’s degree in Management, from California State University, Pomona. He was a college associate professor and has instructed internationally on law enforcement issues.
Robert B. Taylor
While serving as the commanding officer of LAPD's Juvenile Division, he was responsible for the oversight of more than three dozen child death investigations. A few were natural deaths, but most were homicides. Some were especially brutal. He also oversaw homicide investigations during his other police assignments.
Beyond his remarkable service in the police department, Taylor is an accomplished writer with an impressive body of work in professional journals and publications. His written contributions have not only shared knowledge but have also helped shape the discourse around law enforcement, child protection, and criminal justice.
Robert B. Taylor's commitment to his profession extended to his involvement in numerous professional boards and associations, including the California Juvenile Officers Association, the Los Angeles Police Historical Society, the Peace Officers Association of Los Angeles County, the California Chief Probation Officers Association, and many others. His commitment to maintaining the highest standards of law enforcement has been a demonstration of his character and principles.