BIOGRAPHY: Kathy Bennett wanted to be a police officer from the time she was twelve. She saw her first Dragnet television show and decided to be the female version of Sergeant Joe Friday. In an era when most kids were anti-establishment supporting peace, love, and drugs, Kathy found Joe Friday cool.

Kathy's career with the Los Angeles Police Department began in 1973 as a civilian clerk. She worked her way up to becoming a Captain's Secretary then, after a failed marriage, decided to make her dream of becoming a police officer a reality.

When Kathy entered the Police Academy eighteen years ago she fully intended on doing her mandatory "time on the street", then find a nice inside job. But a funny thing happened. She liked being a street cop. Not only that, she was good at it. Kathy helped to overcome dissension during the Los Angeles riots and helped citizens rebuild their shattered lives after the Northridge earthquake.

Kathy's worked at the Police Academy teaching female recruits basic firearms. She's worked in the "war room" analyzing crime and directing resources to combat the crooks. She's been named Officer of the Quarter twice, and Officer of the Year once.

Currently, Kathy is a Senior Lead Officer. She is responsible for crime and quality of life issues in her Basic Car Area covering approximately seven square miles of the City of Los Angeles. She directs officers to problem areas and advises them of suspects capering in the Basic Car. Kathy is the "face" of the LAPD and point of contact to the citizens who live in her area.

Kathy is married to a Los Angeles Police Officer, Rick and they have one daughter and one granddaughter. Kathy has written two romantic suspense manuscripts and is currently working on her third book.

AWARDS: Officer of the Year 1997

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