Area 5 Commander

Lieutenant Dan Crowther
Regular Work Days: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, & every other Wednesday (6:00 p.m. - 6:30 a.m.)
Email: area5commander@ArcadiaCA.gov
Phone: (626) 698-8467
Lieutenant Dan Crowther started with the Arcadia Police Department in 1991 as a Police Cadet. In 1994, he graduated from the Rio Hondo Police Academy as an Arcadia Police Officer. As an Officer, he worked a variety of assignments including Explorer Advisor, Reserve Officer Coordinator, SWAT Team Operator, Field Training Officer, and Detective. In 2010, he was promoted to Police Sergeant. As a Sergeant, he worked as a field supervisor, Public Information Officer, Social Media Supervisor, and was over Personnel and Training. He was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 2020. Lieutenant Crowther is a Watch Commander, Area 5 Commander, Dispatch Manager, Reserve Officer Program Manager, and oversees our Homeless Education Liaison Program (HELP) Team.