Monique Villegas, Special Agent in Charge at ATF
The California Club
538 Flower St
Los Angeles, CA 90071

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Friday, Aug 6, 2021 | 11:30 AM - 1:15 PM

Monique Villegas was appointed to the Special Agent in Charge of the Los Angeles Field 

Division (LAFD) in March of 2020. As the Special Agent in Charge, Ms. Villegas has executive management responsibility over all ATF operations occurring throughout southern California from San Luis Obispo County to Mexico and into Yuma, Arizona.

ATF is a key law enforcement agency within the U. S. Department of Justice that protects our communities from violent criminals, criminal organizations, the illegal use and storage of explosives, trafficking of firearms, acts of arson and bombings, acts of terrorism, and the illegal diversion of alcohol and tobacco products. The men and women of ATF perform the dual responsibilities of enforcing Federal criminal laws and regulating the firearms and explosives industries to protect against crime, violence, and other threats to public safety.

Prior to SAC Villegas’ appointment to the LAFD SAC position, she was the SAC of Phoenix Field Division. Beforehand, the Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC), for the Los Angeles Field Division, which she held since November 2015.

SAC Villegas began her career with ATF in 1995, in the Los Angeles Field Division. In 1999 she was assigned as a special agent in the Seattle Field Division, Portland, Oregon Field Office. During her tenure in Portland, SAC Villegas worked a multitude of firearms trafficking cases and was assigned to the Portland Police Bureau Gang Team. In 2008, SA Villegas was re-assigned to the Executive Protection Branch (EPB), Office of Professional Responsibility and Security Operations (OPRSO) in Washington DC, which is responsible for the protection of the ATF Director. SAC Villegas then served as the Branch Chief of EPB from January 2010 to January 2011, making her the first female to oversee ATF’s EPB. SAC Villegas become the Resident Agent in Charge of Tucson I Field Office in January 2011. SAC Villegas received an Attorney General Award in 2011, and two International Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Investigators Association awards in 2005 and in 2011.

SAC Villegas received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from California State University at Long Beach and earned her Master’s Degree from George Washington University in Washington, DC. 


IMPORTANT NOTE: MASK MANDATE 

The County of Los Angeles Department of Health has issued a new face mask requirement for all indoor assemblies. While walking about the California Club - and before you sit down to eat - a face mask must be worn.  When seated for eating or drinking you may remove the mask. It must be worn at all other times. Thank you for your cooperation.

LA5 Covid-19 Vaccine Protocol Updated June 18, 2021

In order to maximize the health and safety of Rotarians, guests, speakers, employees of the California Club*, and others who may potentially be in a high-risk category for complications due to COVID-19, LA5 asks that all its members receive a COVID-19 vaccination prior to returning to in-person luncheons/meetings hosted by our Club. We ask those members who are not vaccinated to wear a face covering mask during the meeting. Our Board believes that this request is consistent with our 4-way test.

Each member will be responsible to secure their vaccination. Members with a medical or disability-related limitation, a good-faith religious belief in opposition to vaccination, or a positive anti-body test, which provide cause not to receive the vaccine, are entitled to reasonable accommodation.  Enforcement of this policy will be on an honor system and consistent with our 4-way test question – Is it the Truth?

*Our Club will also adhere to any requirements set forth by our host venue, the California Club.

ion, or a positive anti-body test, which provide cause not to receive the vaccine, are entitled to reasonable accommodation.  Enforcement of this policy will be on an honor system and consistent with our 4-way test question – Is it the Truth?

*Our Club will also adhere to any requirements set forth by our host venue, the California Club.