Lieutenant Martin Torres has been with the Sheriff’s Department since 1988. As a Deputy Sheriff, Martin worked Security and Investigations, Court Services, Patrol and Field Training. Martin promoted to the rank of Sergeant in 1999 and has worked various supervisory assignments including Patrol, Internal Affairs, Civil Process, Field Training Coordinator, Training Manager and Department Range Master. Martin is currently assigned to the Field Operations Division.

Martin has received numerous letters and memorandums of appreciation for on duty and off duty actions including a Memorandum of Appreciation for evacuating an elderly woman from her home during a structure fire while off duty. Martin also received the Dedicated Service Citation from Sheriff Prieto and has received Certificates of Recognition from both the State Senate and State Assembly.

Martin lives in the Yolo County community of Willow Oak with his wife Veronika and their three children.