Biography

Lt. Veronica Rodrigues joined Fremont PD in April 2024 and is currently assigned to the Office of Professional Standards and Accountability, overseeing Training and Accreditation. 

Prior to Fremont, Lt. Rodrigues began her career with the UC Berkeley Police Department in 2005, then left in 2009 for the Berkeley Police Department. In 2022, she accepted a Lieutenant’s position with the Napa Police Department. During her career, she has worked as a bicycle patrol officer, Drug Task Force officer, a detective in the Special Investigations Bureau, a Sergeant of the Community Services Bureau, and a Lieutenant in the Administration and Investigation Divisions. She has served as a SWAT Commander and as a tactical member on SWAT for 10 years. While with the Berkeley Police Department, she was the recipient of the Exceptional Service Medal, Lifesaving Medal, and the Community Service award.
 
Lt. Rodrigues is a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute, class 492, and the FBI National Academy, session 295. She is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where she was a student-athlete and member of the 2002 National Champion Division I softball team. 
 
Away from work, Lt. Rodrigues enjoys staying active, eating cupcakes, and spending time with her family.