User:Utumoe Alefosio

Utumoeaau Alefosio (born 1977), commonly known by those who knew him as "Utumoe", is a college instructor with the criminal justice department at the American Samoa Community College. He is a former law enforcement officer with the local department of public safety for 16 years. He's a graduate of the 21st Police Academy with the Department of Public Safety, American Samoa.

Early life, Education, and Experience

Alefosio was born in Faga'alu (LBJ Hospital), American Samoa. His father is Ropati Alefosio of Tafua, Samoa. His mother, Sipa'u Saole is the daughter of late High Chief Penifea Saole of Aunu'u, and Feagiai Peau Taauau of Ofu, Manu'a. He attended Alofau Elementary School, and Nu'uuli Voc-Tech High School. Alefosio holds an associates degree in criminal justice from American Samoa Community College, and a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies with the focus on criminal justice, social services, and literature from San Diego State University. He received a master's degree in organizational leadership from Argosy University.

Alefosio began his career as a police officer. His skills and experiences have advanced his way up to become a sergeant and officer in-command of the traffic division. His knowledge in the criminal justice system is not in any way limited to enforcing the law. He has been assigned to teach and train new and aspiring police officers. Sgt. Alefosio's ability to think critically is what sets him apart as an officer. He has an outstanding ability to create legal hypotheticals, which test his and his fellow officer's understanding of the law. This unique trait is vital in the criminal justice field, because while a law may remain unchanged, facts differ in every single case. The abilities to critically analyze facts and to create legal hypothetical and skills that he teaches the officers he trains and supervises. More importantly they are skills that he continue to teach to students at ASCC.

Alefosio also serve as Bishop of Auto Ward, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. As the leader of the congregation, he is the presiding high priest and presides over all the members in his ward. In addition, he is the president of the priests quorum and, together with his two counselors, is responsible to watch over and nurture the young men and young women in the ward. He was called by the Lord to care for the spiritual well-being of the members of his ward.