Captain Steve Barber

Captain Steve Barber is a native of Rancho Palos Verdes. Steve graduated from Miraleste High School in 1988, then attended the University of California Irvine and graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science. In 1994, Steve began his career with the Palos Verdes Estates Police Department as a Service Officer. In 1995, he graduated from the Long Beach Police Academy and became a sworn Police Officer with the Department. Steve has held many positions within the Police Department, including Field Training Officer, Patrol Sergeant, and Detective Sergeant.  Steve also participated in an Asset Forfeiture Task Force with the United States Customs Service. In 2021, Steve was promoted to Captain and is currently assigned to the support division. 

Captain Steve Barber commands the following departments:

• Investigations
• Firearms
• Police Service Aides
• Parking Enforcement
• Communications/Jail