Arif Alikhan

Arif Alikhan is the President and Chief Legal Counsel of TacLogix, Inc., leading the company’s policy development, constitutional policing, community engagement, and strategic planning services. A nationally recognized expert in policing, homeland security, and counterterrorism, Arif has over 25 years of experience in senior policy, legal, and operational roles with the U.S. Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, and the City of Los Angeles. He served as a federal prosecutor, senior advisor to two U.S. Attorneys General, and Assistant Secretary for Policy Development at DHS during the Obama administration, overseeing counterterrorism, intelligence, and emergency management initiatives. In Los Angeles, Arif was Deputy Mayor for Homeland Security and Public Safety, managing over $200 million in federal grants and advising the mayor on public safety. He later led security operations for Los Angeles World Airports, overseeing 1,200 sworn officers and personnel at LAX and Van Nuys airports. Most recently, as Director of Constitutional Policing and Policy for the LAPD, he led policy development, legal affairs, risk management, and community engagement. He was also the first civilian appointed to the rank of Assistant Chief of Police in LAPD history. Arif has taught at USC, UC Irvine, and National Defense University and is a certified law enforcement instructor and reserve police officer. He frequently lectures nationwide on public safety and homeland security.