Teresa Magula
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Accomplished subject matter expert committed to transforming law enforcement systems through accountable, fair, and community-centered practices. Known for bringing clarity to complex investigations, conducting rigorous analysis, recommending evidence-based policy updates, improving organizational effectiveness, and guiding agencies through meaningful reform. Brings deep expertise in use of force, complaint investigations, change management, restorative justice, and community engagement. Extensive experience managing complex projects and audits, assessing compliance with Consent Decrees, and advancing organizational reform through transparent oversight, and meaningful community partnership.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Principal
2Flames Consulting, LLC
06.2017 - Current
- Acted as subject matter expert for government entities, including U.S. Department of Justice; conducted independent investigations and reviews of misconduct within law enforcement agencies to ensure accountability and integrity.
- Analyzed uses of deadly force, conducted complaint and internal investigations, and evaluated cases of implicit or racial bias, sexual harassment, hostile work environments, conduct unbecoming, and wrongful termination to inform effective policy recommendations.
- Engaged directly with impacted communities to gather input, build trust, and ensure investigative findings and reform recommendations aligned with community experiences and concerns.
Managing Owner
OIR Group
07.2016 - Current
- Recognized as a leading expert in use of force reviews, policy analysis, and agency responses to high-profile and large-scale critical incidents.
- Delivered clear, actionable recommendations that enhanced accountability, transparency, and public trust in law enforcement.
- Provide strategic guidance on policing practices, including operations and administration.
- Maintained specialized focus on evaluating deadly force incidents, conducting complaint and misconduct investigations, and leading systemic audits to improve policies and procedures.
- Conducted independent assessments of law enforcement agencies to evaluate policy adherence and operational effectiveness, identifying opportunities for meaningful reform.
Consultant
LA County Citizens’ Commission on Jail Violence
12.2011 - 04.2012
- Analyzed nationwide jail use of force policies and provided recommendations for revisions to the Los Angeles Sheriff Department's policy.
Special Investigator II
Office of the Inspector General LAPD
04.2007 - 05.2011
- Led evaluations of Use of Force policy, reviewing deadly force incidents to enhance accountability and oversight.
- Provided independent oversight of the LAPD through comprehensive analysis of departmental policies, practices, and operational systems, issuing recommendations to strengthen accountability and transparency.
- Conducted analysis of Department’s disciplinary systems, audits, and complaint investigation processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Monitored and reported on Federal Consent Decree compliance, ensuring alignment with reform mandates and best practices.
Policy Analyst (Special Assignment)
Office of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
01.2010 - 08.2010
- Evaluated effectiveness of Mayor’s homeland security and public safety initiatives through strategic performance dashboards and detailed data analysis, delivering actionable findings to Mayor.
- Served as primary liaison between LAPD and Mayor's Office, facilitating public-safety community outreach efforts and overseeing selection process for new Chief of Police.
Economist
Milken Institute
12.2005 - 04.2007
- Researched financial and policy innovations to identify viable solutions for stakeholders.
- Developed Financial Innovation Lab model to engage key stakeholders in collaborative brainstorming sessions aimed at fostering impactful policy changes.
Senior Consultant
Deloitte Consulting
09.2004 - 11.2005
- Translated legal and policy requirements into actionable specifications for technology teams, enhancing development of public sector systems.
- Conducted audits and reviews of city agency performance and fee structures, aligning technology solutions with complex regulatory frameworks.
Education
Masters of Public Policy - Concentration in Crime Policy
University of California, Los Angeles
01.2004
Bachelors of Sociology - Magna Cum Laude
University of California, Los Angeles
01.2002
Skills
- Professional interviewer
- O365 expert
- Performance metrics
- Stakeholder collaboration
- Policy analysis
- Use of force evaluation
- Community engagement
Affiliations
- National Association of Civilian Oversight of Police (NACOLE)
- International Association of Chief’s of Policy (IACP)
- Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI)
- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Publications & Presentations
- Eleventh Annual Review of the Burbank Police Department (Burbank, CA), October 2025
- Independent Police Auditor's Review of Vehicle Pursuits (Pasadena, CA) September 2025
- Las Cruces Police Department: Eighth Semi-Annual Report (Las Cruces, NM), September 2025
- Review of the Eureka Police Department: Second Quarter (Eureka, CA), July 2025
- OCLEM Review of Sheriff’s Office 2024-2025 MILITARY EQUIPMENT ANNUAL REPORT (Santa Clara, CA) June 2025
- Independent Police Auditor's Assessment of Pasadena Police Department's Critical Incident 2022-016 (Pasadena, CA) June 2025
- NACOLE Session - Law Enforcement Interactions with Persons Experiencing Behavioral Health Crisis: Exploring Alternative Response Models, Annual Conference 2024
- Independent Review of the Officer-Involved Shooting of Anthony McClain (Pasadena, CA) April 2023
- Third Monitoring Report to the California Department of Justice: Agreement Compliance (Stockton, CA) April 2022
- Independent After Action and Evaluation Regarding the Events Leading to, During, and Following May 31, 2020 (Santa Monica, CA) June 2021
- An Independent Review of ICPD and the June 3, 2020 Protest (Iowa City, IA) June 2021
- NACOLE Session 15 - School Police: Concerns, Strategies, and the Role of Oversight, Annual Conference 2021
- Report of the Citizens’ Commission on Jail Violence , Miriam Krinsky, et.al., September 2012
- Opportunities and Barriers in Probation Reform: A Case Study of Drug Testing and Sanctions, Mark Kleiman, Thomas H. Tran, Paul Fishbein, Teresa Magula, Warren Allen, 06/01/02
- Deterrence Plus: An Alternative to Managing Crime and Shelter Resistant Addicts on Skid Row, Teresa Magula, Jordan Snedcof, Adam Fraser, 2004
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Managing Principal
2Flames Consulting, LLC
06.2017 - Current
Managing Owner
OIR Group
07.2016 - Current
Consultant
LA County Citizens’ Commission on Jail Violence
12.2011 - 04.2012
Policy Analyst (Special Assignment)
Office of Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
01.2010 - 08.2010
Special Investigator II
Office of the Inspector General LAPD
04.2007 - 05.2011
Economist
Milken Institute
12.2005 - 04.2007
Senior Consultant
Deloitte Consulting
09.2004 - 11.2005
Masters of Public Policy - Concentration in Crime Policy
University of California, Los Angeles
Bachelors of Sociology - Magna Cum Laude
University of California, Los Angeles