Ruben Pola

Ruben Pola is an experienced law enforcement professional currently serving as a Deputy Sheriff at the Alameda County Sheriff's Office since November 2020. With a long tenure at the City of Hayward beginning in August 1990, Ruben has held positions including First Responder Supervisor and Special Victims Unit Supervisor. As First Responder Supervisor, Ruben led a team of 12 officers providing 24/7 emergency response and managed complex criminal investigations, focusing on community relations and risk management for a population of over 180,000. In the Special Victims Unit, Ruben oversaw a team of five detectives handling more than 100 cases related to vulnerable victims, successfully redesigning investigative processes to enhance prosecution outcomes. Previously, as Director of Campus Safety at Chabot College from July 2008 to September 2010, Ruben led a security team while managing a $380K budget. Ruben holds a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from American Military University and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from California State University - East Bay.