SZONE.US Forums - Police Departments http://www.szone.us/ Los Angles Police Department en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:34:55 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.szone.us/images/misc/rss.jpg SZONE.US Forums - Police Departments http://www.szone.us/ Notes from the September 7, 2010 Weekly Police Commission Meeting http://www.szone.us/f80/notes-september-7-2010-weekly-police-commission-meeting-49305/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 23:48:46 GMT 09.08.10 01:35 PM
•    Police Commissioner Debra Wong Yang thanked members of the Department as well as the Fire Department over their quick response to a brush fire that broke out near the 405 Freeway and Mulholland Drive.  She said their actions in evacuation procedures and fire extinguishing were excellent and very professional.

•    Police Chief Charlie Beck briefed the members of the Board on the Officer Involved Shooting which took place at 6th Street and Union Avenue over the weekend.  He said there would be an extensive review of the incident through the Department’s Force Investigation Division and the Board would get to rule on the matter as well.  Chief Beck also said there was an unlawful assembly near the Rampart Division which resulted in 3 injuries and 4 arrests. Chief Beck added in light of scrutiny of the Sheriff’s Department’s response times by the media, he released the Department’s figures saying the average response time is 5.7 minutes, down from 6.2 minutes last year.

•    The verbal presentation and update from the Commanding Officer and Community Advisory Board (C-PAB) representative regarding community initiated problem solving, crime strategies, and other programs and goals within the Southwest Area was given by Captain Steve Zipperman and C-PAB Co-Chair Mr. Johnnie Raines.  Mr. Raines informed the Board the Southwest Area C-PAB has many partnerships including the Urban League and Neighborhood Council.  Some of the programs the C-PAB has are the Block Club, Youth Advocates Program, Teen C-PAB and the Boot Camp.  The Boot Camp is the most successful program offered by the C-PAB with 300 youth having gone through the program.  The next Boot Camp is set to begin in October.

•    The Department’s report, dated August 26, 2010, relative to DNA monthly report for July 2010, was approved and transmitted to the City Council. 

•    The Department’s report, dated July 30, 2010 relative to 2009 Use of Force – Annual report, as given by Lieutenant Brian Pratt, was accepted and filed. Lieutenant Pratt said the total number of officer involved shootings decreased this year as compared to last. Out of approximately 900,000 contacts, less than 1% involved a use of force.  That number works down to two out of every 1000 contacts.  The complete report will be made available to the community and via the Department website at LAPDOnline.org.

•    The Department’s report, dated August 23, 2010, relative to Non-Categorical Use of Force Investigative Audit (IAID No. 10-067) was approved.  The audit reviewed cases from August 1, 2009 – March 31, 2010.

LAPD News and Information ... ]]> Police Departments LAPD http://www.szone.us/f80/notes-september-7-2010-weekly-police-commission-meeting-49305/ 70-Year-Old, Alzheimer Man Missing http://www.szone.us/f80/70-year-old-alzheimer-man-missing-49298/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:34:04 GMT 09.08.10 12:25 PM
Los Angeles: A local family and the Los Angeles Police Department are asking for the public’s help in finding a 70-year-old man missing from the LAPD’s Northeast Division area.

Jose Leal Sanchez was last seen on September 1, 2010, when he left his home, located in the 1500 block of Hepner Avenue.  It is believed he may be driving a 2006 Nissan, Sentra, blue in color, license number 5TMC758.  Sanchez suffers from Alzheimers and is in need of his medication.

Sanchez is described as a male Hispanic, grey hair and brown eyes.  He stands about five feet seven inches tall and weighs about 140 pounds.  He was last seen wearing green Docker pants and a Hawaiian print shirt

LAPD News and Information ... ]]> Police Departments LAPD http://www.szone.us/f80/70-year-old-alzheimer-man-missing-49298/ Los Angeles Police Protective League reaction to protest http://www.szone.us/f80/los-angeles-police-protective-league-reaction-protest-49279/ Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:45:55 GMT *Los Angeles Police Protective League reaction to protest* If an intoxicated man is reckless enough to threaten innocent people with a knife, causing one resident to flag down passing officers for help, it should come as no surprise that he may do something as irrational as turn on the uniformed bicycle officers with that knife in an attempt to kill them. Likewise, any person, whether or not they speak English, or who has had too much to drink, should understand that threatening officers with a knife will result in a swift and appropriate response by police, and if necessary, it will include the use of deadly force. It was precisely that combination of behavior on the part of Manuel Jamines on September 5 that precipitated his death. Various community “activists,” including the Revolutionary Communist Party, are attempting to gin this shooting up into a controversy, agitating a small handful of others to conduct “protests” of this shooting. The pathetic attempt to excuse the...
Los Angeles Police Protective League reaction to protest
If an intoxicated man is reckless enough to threaten innocent people with a knife, causing one resident to flag down passing officers for help, it should come as no surprise that he may do something as irrational as turn on the uniformed bicycle officers with that knife in an attempt to kill them.
Likewise, any person, whether or not they speak English, or who has had too much to drink, should understand that threatening officers with a knife will result in a swift and appropriate response by police, and if necessary, it will include the use of deadly force. It was precisely that combination of behavior on the part of Manuel Jamines on September 5 that precipitated his death.
Various community “activists,” including the Revolutionary Communist Party, are attempting to gin this shooting up into a controversy, agitating a small handful of others to conduct “protests” of this shooting. The pathetic attempt to excuse the armed advance on the responding officers by claiming the man “did not speak English” only highlights the inanity of the “protest.” For the record, the officers gave him commands in English and Spanish, not that it matters because getting drunk and threatening bystanders and then LAPD officers with a knife is dangerous and self-destructive in any language.
This was not and should not be a controversial shooting. Certainly this was a tragic incident and undoubtedly uncomfortable for people in the area to witness, but police work isn’t pretty. Police officers don’t get paid to get stabbed, nor do we possess magical powers or weapons that allow the seamless disarming of armed and dangerous individuals. When an individual, armed with a deadly weapon, makes a decision (however poor that decision is) to advance on police officers, then that individual is solely responsible for whatever the consequences may be.


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phone: (213) 251-4554 ]]> Police Departments Steve Boren http://www.szone.us/f80/los-angeles-police-protective-league-reaction-protest-49279/ Update on Discovery of Mummified Infants http://www.szone.us/f80/update-discovery-mummified-infants-49137/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 15:52:50 GMT 09.03.10 07:31 AM
Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department detectives continue their death investigation of a mysterious case involving the discovery of two long-deceased small infants found in a storage trunk last month when residents of an apartment building were cleaning out a community basement filled with property.

Along with the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office, detectives examined other items found with the infants inside the steamer trunk, which was marked with the initials J.M.B.  Materials in the trunk included two letters and several Christmas cards addressed to a Jean M. Barrie.  One letter, addressed to a Janet M. Barrie, was apparently from a Thomas M. Barrie in San Francisco who identified himself in the letter as Ms. Barrie’s brother.  A second letter addressed to Janet M. Barrie was sent by another family member from Canada. The correspondences to both Jean M. Barrie and Janet M. Barrie were sent to the same address.  Other correspondence from family members addressed to Jean M. Barrie referenced a “Janet” within the body of the letters. Using official Scottish documents and U.S. Immigration records, detectives were able to confirm that Janet Mann Barrie and Jean M. Barrie were the same person.  Barrie was born on Jan. 15, 1897, and records indicate she emigrated to the U.S. from Scotland during the mid-1920s.  

To help detectives and personnel from the coroner’s office determine Barrie’s connection to the trunk’s contents, investigators used photos and negatives from the trunk that depicted a white female wearing items of clothing that were also discovered inside the trunk, such as a purse and white fox boa.

Also included in the investigation was a search for death, marriage and birth certificates.  During the search, detectives discovered Barrie’s 1964 marriage to George Guy Knapp in Los Angeles after the death of his first wife, identified as Mary Downs Knapp.  Up to that time, Barrie had apparently been a homecare nurse for Mrs. Knapp since 1941.  Barrie’s marriage to Knapp lasted only four years due to his death in 1968, and she eventually left Los Angeles in the 1980s.  Several years later, she died in Canada where family members have been contacted in Canada.

Coroners have performed autopsies of the infants’ remains with the assistance of an anthropologist.  Both decedents were found to be full-term infants, one of which was a female.  The sex of the second infant has not yet been established.  Thus far, trauma doesn’t appear to be a factor in either infant’s death.  For now, the causes of death are classified as undetermined, and the case remains open pending DNA and toxicology results for both infants.  

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact LAPD Juvenile Division detectives at 1-877-LAPD-24-7. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).  Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

LAPD News and Information ... ]]> Police Departments LAPD http://www.szone.us/f80/update-discovery-mummified-infants-49137/ <![CDATA[San Bernardino County deports higher rate of 'non criminal' illegal immigrants]]> http://www.szone.us/f80/san-bernardino-county-deports-higher-rate-non-criminal-illegal-immigrants-49121/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:58:31 GMT San Bernardino County deports higher rate of 'non criminal' illegal immigrants
More than four out of every 10 illegal immigrants deported from San Bernardino County under the federal government's new Secure Communities program did not commit additional crimes before being kicked out, according to figures released by immigration officials. That's well above the state average of 25 percent and the 21 percent rate in Los Angeles County.
San Bernardino Sun

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 ]]> Police Departments Steve Boren http://www.szone.us/f80/san-bernardino-county-deports-higher-rate-non-criminal-illegal-immigrants-49121/ LAPD encourages youth to step in the ring http://www.szone.us/f80/lapd-encourages-youth-step-ring-49120/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:56:47 GMT LAPD encourages youth to step in the ring
The police officers assigned to patrol the streets of northeast Los Angeles have opened up their backyard to help steer youth away from crime through a new boxing program. The Northeast Youth Boxing Program officially sounded its opening bell in a converted outdoor gym in the rear of the motorpool at the Los Angeles Police Department's Northeast station with a red carpet event on Saturday August 28. The boxing program is a part of the Northeast P.A.L. (Police Activities League), a youth crime prevention program aimed at building relationships between police officers and at-risk youths through sports.
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 ]]> Police Departments Steve Boren http://www.szone.us/f80/lapd-encourages-youth-step-ring-49120/ LAPD report homicides drop 10 percent compared to last year http://www.szone.us/f80/lapd-report-homicides-drop-10-percent-compared-last-year-49118/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:52:40 GMT LAPD report homicides drop 10 percent compared to last year

L.A.'s overall crime rate is down again, Police Chief Charlie Beck said today, adding that the number of homicides has fallen nearly 10 percent compared to last year. "As of today, we are down over 6 percent in overall crime, 7.5 percent in violent crime and almost 10 percent in homicides," he said. "We are down in literally every category of Part I crime, (which are) the seven crimes that are mandated to be reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation at the end of the year."
City News Service

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 ]]> Police Departments Steve Boren http://www.szone.us/f80/lapd-report-homicides-drop-10-percent-compared-last-year-49118/ At least 8 DUI checkpoints this holiday weekend in L.A. http://www.szone.us/f80/least-8-dui-checkpoints-holiday-weekend-l-49116/ Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:51:07 GMT At least 8 DUI checkpoints this holiday weekend in L.A.

Like every weekend, the LAPD will be holding DUI checkpoints around the city. But unlike other weekends, this three-day holiday one is going to see a more scrutinized focus because officials always see an uptick in drunk driving. And so Friday through Monday, expect to see more police out on the streets. Today the LAPD announced eight checkpoints, which cover the city from the Valley to the Harbor, form Echo Park to Venice. There also could be more out there because the LAPD doesn't have to announce locations.
LAist

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 ]]> Police Departments Steve Boren http://www.szone.us/f80/least-8-dui-checkpoints-holiday-weekend-l-49116/ <![CDATA[FOP plans protest over Chicago police 'dangerously low manpower']]> http://www.szone.us/f80/fop-plans-protest-over-chicago-police-dangerously-low-manpower-49081/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:07:48 GMT FOP plans protest over Chicago police 'dangerously low manpower'

The Fraternal Order of Police is urging its members to march on police headquarters Sept. 15 to protest, what it calls "dangerously low manpower" that has left Chicago police officers outnumbered and people feeling unsafe. "All members are aware of the dangerously low manpower within the department that has created unsafe conditions for Chicago police officers and Chicago citizens alike," said a notice posted on the FOP's website.
Chicago Sun-Times

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 ]]> Police Departments Steve Boren http://www.szone.us/f80/fop-plans-protest-over-chicago-police-dangerously-low-manpower-49081/ MIPT honors Joan T. McNamara with Prevention Award http://www.szone.us/f80/mipt-honors-joan-t-mcnamara-prevention-award-49079/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:02:32 GMT *MIPT honors Joan T. McNamara with Prevention Award* The Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism honored Joan T. McNamara today for her work in the creation and implementation of a suspicious activity reporting process within law enforcement. McNamara began this work while a Commander with the Los Angeles Police Department. Now the program has been adopted with a national emphasis by the federal government and is called the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Report Initiative. Business Wire (http://lapd.com/r/A/NzAxNTY/MTI3NzM4/0/0/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5idXNpbmVzc3dpcmUuY29tL25ld3MvaG9tZS8yMDEwMDgzMTAwNzE5NS9lbg) Newsletter from LAPPL; About the LAPPL Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents the more than 9,900 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the interests of LAPD officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. The LAPPL can be found... MIPT honors Joan T. McNamara with Prevention Award

The Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism honored Joan T. McNamara today for her work in the creation and implementation of a suspicious activity reporting process within law enforcement. McNamara began this work while a Commander with the Los Angeles Police Department. Now the program has been adopted with a national emphasis by the federal government and is called the Nationwide Suspicious Activity Report Initiative.
Business Wire

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About the LAPPL Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents the more than 9,900 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the interests of LAPD officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. The LAPPL can be found on the Web at www.LAPD.com
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phone: (213) 251-4554 ]]> Police Departments Steve Boren http://www.szone.us/f80/mipt-honors-joan-t-mcnamara-prevention-award-49079/ Serial Burglar Sought http://www.szone.us/f80/serial-burglar-sought-49023/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:59:28 GMT 08.27.10 01:30 PM
Los Angeles:  The Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) North Hollywood and Van Nuys Area Burglary detectives are asking for the public’s help in locating a burglary suspect identified as 45-year-old Brian Keith Bakke.  

On July 19, 2010 at 9:20 p.m., Bakke entered a Blockbuster video store at 4821 Lankershim Boulevard in North Hollywood with a black duffel bag.  Bakke then filled the bag with numerous DVDs from the store and left without paying.

On August 1, 2010, at 12:55 p.m. Bakke entered a Target Store at 5711 Sepulveda Boulevard in Van Nuys carrying a laundry basket. Again, he filled the basket with numerous DVDs and left without paying.  He returned to that same store on August 6, 2010, at 12:30 p.m., with a garbage bag and once more filled the bag with numerous DVDs and left without paying.  On both occasions, Bakke was seen driving away from the location in a four-door, silver, 1994 Lincoln Town Car with Minnesota plates, 205EAK.  The vehicle has been located and is currently in police custody.

On August 16, 2010, at 5 p.m., Bakke entered a 7-11 Store located at 11666 Burbank Boulevard in North Hollywood.  He opened a box of trash bags, removed a bag from the box and used that bag to steal numerous DVDs from the store.

Bakke is described as a 45-year-old White male with brown hair and brown eyes.  He stands 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighs around 250 pounds.

Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to call North Hollywood Detective Hoover at 818-623-4081 or Van Nuys Detective O’Connor at 818-374-0024.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7.   Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).  Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

LAPD News and Information ... ]]> Police Departments LAPD http://www.szone.us/f80/serial-burglar-sought-49023/ Notes from the August 31, 2010 Weekly Police Commission Meeting http://www.szone.us/f80/notes-august-31-2010-weekly-police-commission-meeting-49009/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:46:28 GMT 09.01.10 10:12 AM
•    The Board of Police Commissioners presented KTLA Reporter Stan Chambers with a certificate of recognition for his 63 years of covering news in Los Angeles.  Both Police Commission President John Mack and Police Chief Charlie Beck expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the fairness and professionalism Mr. Chambers displayed over the years.

•    Police Chief Charlie Beck informed the Board crime continues to decline in every category.  He added gang crime in particular has gone down City wide by 12.2% as compared to this time at last year.

•    The Department’s report, dated August 17, 2010, relative to Transmittal of the Grant Award Agreement for the Fiscal Year 2008 Infrastructure Protection Grant Program: Chemical Sector Buffer Zone Protection Program Grant, was approved and transmitted to the Mayor and City Council.

•    The Department’s report, dated August 23, 2010, relative to Professional Services Agreement with Celplan Technologies, Inc. for the LAPD Wireless Camera Surveillance System – Mission Area was approved and transmitted to the Mayor.

•    The Department’s report, dated August 16, 2010, relative to the Department’s Quarterly Discipline Report, Second Quarter 2010, was received.  The Board directed the Officer of the Inspector General to submit an analysis of this report along with any appropriate recommendations to the Board.

•    The Department’s report, dated August 17, 2010, relative to Police Explorer Program – Deactivated; and Police Cadet Program – Established, as given by Senior Management Analyst Natalie Torres-Soriano, was approved.  Ms. Torres-Soriano informed the Board the Department’s Cadet program just completed the first “Summer of Fun” which included a trip to the Museum of Tolerance, a SWAT Fitness Day, a Cadet competition and a Youth Leadership Day.  She added the new recruit class of Cadets begins September 11, 2010.

•    The Inspector General’s report, dated August 20, 2010, relative to Review of the Department’s Travel Authorization and Expenditures Reporting Audit, was approved.

•    The Inspector General’s report, dated August 25, 2010, relative to Executive Level Review of Department’s Warrant Applications and Supporting Affidavits Audit, was approved.

LAPD News and Information ... ]]> Police Departments LAPD http://www.szone.us/f80/notes-august-31-2010-weekly-police-commission-meeting-49009/ Body Found in Burned Vehicle http://www.szone.us/f80/body-found-burned-vehicle-49008/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:38:22 GMT 09.01.10 09:28 AM
Firefighters discover body while extinguishing vehicle fire 

Studio City: At about 3:07 a.m. this morning, Los Angeles Fire Department personnel responded to a call of a vehicle fire on Radford Street under the 101 Freeway overpass.  Firefighters arrived and found a vehicle fully engulfed in flames.  After extinguishing the fire, firefighters discovered human remains in the rear of the vehicle.  The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) was notified and responding officers determined that the death was of a suspicious nature.  

The LAPD’s North Hollywood Division detectives are handling the homicide investigation.  No determination has been made as to the identity of the decedent at this time.  

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Los Angeles Police Department North Hollywood Homicide Detectives at 818-623-4075.   During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7.   Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).  Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

LAPD News and Information ... ]]> Police Departments LAPD http://www.szone.us/f80/body-found-burned-vehicle-49008/ Southern California counterfeit raids net $12 million in fake goods http://www.szone.us/f80/southern-california-counterfeit-raids-net-12-million-fake-goods-48995/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:45:02 GMT *Southern California counterfeit raids net $12 million in fake goods* Federal and local officials raided several locations in Los Angeles and surrounding communities during a week of sweeps that resulted in 30 arrests and uncovered everything from counterfeit iPhones to fake Ed Hardy T-shirts. At a press conference on Aug. 31, law enforcement officers unveiled some of the 47,000 confiscated items that has a retail value of $12 million. There were tables filled with fake shoes, sunglasses, watches, jewelry, blue jeans, T-shirts, purses, cigarettes, CDs, DVDs and iPhones. Labels included Burberry, Hermès, Chanel, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Nike, Ray Ban, Oakley and Kate Spade. Apparel News (http://lapd.com/r/A/NzAxMzk/MTI3NzM4/0/0/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5hcHBhcmVsbmV3cy5uZXQvbmV3cy9tYW51ZmFjdHVyaW5nLzA4MzExMC1Tb3V0aGVybi1DYWxpZm9ybmlhLUNvdW50ZXJmZWl0LVJhaWRzLU5ldC0xMi1NaWxsaW9uLWluLUZha2UtR29vZHM) Newsletter from LAPPL; About the LAPPL Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective... Southern California counterfeit raids net $12 million in fake goods

Federal and local officials raided several locations in Los Angeles and surrounding communities during a week of sweeps that resulted in 30 arrests and uncovered everything from counterfeit iPhones to fake Ed Hardy T-shirts. At a press conference on Aug. 31, law enforcement officers unveiled some of the 47,000 confiscated items that has a retail value of $12 million. There were tables filled with fake shoes, sunglasses, watches, jewelry, blue jeans, T-shirts, purses, cigarettes, CDs, DVDs and iPhones. Labels included Burberry, Hermès, Chanel, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Nike, Ray Ban, Oakley and Kate Spade.
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 ]]> Police Departments Steve Boren http://www.szone.us/f80/southern-california-counterfeit-raids-net-12-million-fake-goods-48995/ Two police reunions are coming up on Saturday, Sept. 11 http://www.szone.us/f80/two-police-reunions-coming-up-saturday-sept-11-a-48994/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:43:05 GMT Two police reunions are coming up on Saturday, Sept. 11. The 23rd Northwest Reunion will be held in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, for all active retired officers and spouses. The Van Nuys Division Reunion will be held at Kavanaugh's in Van Nuys for alumni, retirees, and current officers and civilian employees. Visit lapd.com/events for more information.

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About the LAPPL Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents the more than 9,900 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the interests of LAPD officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. The LAPPL can be found on the Web at www.LAPD.com
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Los Angeles, California 90017
phone: (213) 251-4554 ]]> Police Departments Steve Boren http://www.szone.us/f80/two-police-reunions-coming-up-saturday-sept-11-a-48994/ Notes from the August 31, 2010 Weekly Police Commission Meeting http://www.szone.us/f80/notes-august-31-2010-weekly-police-commission-meeting-48989/ Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:16:44 GMT 09.01.10 06:37 AM * The Board of Police Commissioners presented KTLA Reporter Stan Chambers with a certificate of recognition for his 63 years of covering news in Los Angeles. Both Police Commission President John Mack and Police Chief Charlie Beck expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the fairness and professionalism Mr. Chambers displayed over the years. * Police Chief Charlie Beck informed the Board crime continues to decline in everycategory. He added gang crime in particular has gone down City wide by 12.2% ascompared to this time at last year. * The Department’s report, dated August 17, 2010, relative to Transmittal of the Grant Award Agreement for the Fiscal Year 2008 Infrastructure Protection Grant Program: Chemical Sector Buffer Zone Protection Program Grant, was approved and transmitted to the Mayor and City Council. * The Department’s report, dated August 23, 2010, relative to Professional ServicesAgreement with Celplan Technologies, Inc. for the LAPD Wireless... 09.01.10 06:37 AM
  • The Board of Police Commissioners presented KTLA Reporter Stan Chambers with a certificate of recognition for his 63 years of covering news in Los Angeles. Both Police Commission President John Mack and Police Chief Charlie Beck expressed their gratitude and appreciation for the fairness and professionalism Mr. Chambers displayed over the years.
  • Police Chief Charlie Beck informed the Board crime continues to decline in everycategory. He added gang crime in particular has gone down City wide by 12.2% ascompared to this time at last year.
  • The Department’s report, dated August 17, 2010, relative to Transmittal of the Grant Award Agreement for the Fiscal Year 2008 Infrastructure Protection Grant Program: Chemical Sector Buffer Zone Protection Program Grant, was approved and transmitted to the Mayor and City Council.
  • The Department’s report, dated August 23, 2010, relative to Professional ServicesAgreement with Celplan Technologies, Inc. for the LAPD Wireless CameraSurveillance System – Mission Area was approved and transmitted to the Mayor.
  • The Department’s report, dated August 16, 2010, relative to the Department’s Quarterly Discipline Report, Second Quarter 2010, was received. The Board directed the Officer of the Inspector General to submit an analysis of this report along with any appropriate recommendations to the Board.
  • The Department’s report, dated August 17, 2010, relative to Police Explorer Program –Deactivated; and Police Cadet Program – Established, as given by Senior ManagementAnalyst Natalie Torres-Soriano, was approved. Ms. Torres-Soriano informed the Boardthe Department’s Cadet program just completed the first “Summer of Fun” whichincluded a trip to the Museum of Tolerance, a SWAT Fitness Day, a Cadet competitionand a Youth Leadership Day. She added the new recruit class of Cadets begins September 11, 2010.
  • The Inspector General’s report, dated August 20, 2010, relative to Review of the Department’s Travel Authorization and Expenditures Reporting Audit, was approved.
  • The Inspector General’s report, dated August 25, 2010, relative to Executive Level Review of Department’s Warrant Applications and Supporting Affidavits Audit, wasapproved.

LAPD News and Information ... ]]> Police Departments LAPD http://www.szone.us/f80/notes-august-31-2010-weekly-police-commission-meeting-48989/ 97-Year-Old Missing Man with Heart Condition and Dementia http://www.szone.us/f80/97-year-old-missing-man-heart-condition-dementia-48934/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:07:19 GMT 08.31.10 09:09 AM
Los Angeles:  The family of Andrew James Seba and the Los Angeles Police Department Wilshire Division are asking for the public’s help in finding him.

Yesterday, at around 10 p.m., Mr. Seba was last seen in the 8000 block of Blackburn Avenue.  Mr. Seba also goes by the name “Duke Seba.”

Mr. Seba suffers from dementia and has heart problems.  He is in need of medication for his heart condition.  Mr. Seba is described as a male White with grey hair and blue eyes.  He stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs about 170 pounds.

Mr. Seba has been known to frequent the 1400 block of Orange Drive, 1300 block North Sycamore Avenue and the Holy Cross Cemetery in Culver City.  The Los Angeles Police Department utilized bloodhounds in the search of Seba and the dogs led officers to Hauser and 6th Street and lost the scent.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Seba is asked to contact Wilshire Division at 213-473-0476 or Missing Persons Unit at 213-996-1800.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7.   Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).  Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

LAPD News and Information ... ]]> Police Departments LAPD http://www.szone.us/f80/97-year-old-missing-man-heart-condition-dementia-48934/ 20-Year-Old Man Discovered Dead http://www.szone.us/f80/20-year-old-man-discovered-dead-48919/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:48:33 GMT 08.31.10 07:31 AM
Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Department Foothill Division Detectives are asking the public to provide information that would lead to the arrest of a suspect wanted for killing 20-year-old Jose Arroyo.

On August 29, 2010, around 2:37 a.m., Foothill Patrol Officers responded to a radio call of an Ambulance Assault with Deadly Weapon in the 8400 block of Lankershim Boulevard in the North Hollywood area of Foothill Division.  Officers discovered 20-year-old Jose Arroyo, a North Hollywood resident, dead from a gunshot wound.  

Detectives interviewed numerous witnesses who gave accounts of the shooting.  The location is a rental hall that was being used for a wedding reception.  As the event ended for the evening, there was a dispute to the rear of the building between several parties that had attended the reception. The dispute lead to a shooting, and a male Hispanic suspect discharged a firearm killing the victim.  Several persons ran from the scene.  

According to detectives investigating the crime, 28-year-old Miguel Ochoa and his brother 19-year-old Axel Chavez were the two suspects involved in the dispute.  The dispute lead to a shooting and one of the suspects shot Arroyo killing him.  Ochoa and Chavez ran away from the scene.  As they were leaving the area, the suspects were involved in a single motor vehicle traffic accident on the freeway.  Miguel Ochoa is a civilian security officer employed by the County of Los Angeles.

The investigation is still ongoing at this time.   The weapon is in custody and the motive is unknown.  This case is not gang related.      
 
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to call Foothill Detectives Farell and Byers at 818-834-3115.  During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7.   Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).  Tipsters may also contact Crimestoppers by texting to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S on most keypads) with a cell phone.  All text messages should begin with the letters “LAPD.” Tipsters may also go to LAPDOnline.org, click on "webtips" and follow the prompts.

LAPD News and Information ... ]]> Police Departments LAPD http://www.szone.us/f80/20-year-old-man-discovered-dead-48919/ Police search for missing 13-year-old boy from Canoga Park http://www.szone.us/f80/police-search-missing-13-year-old-boy-canoga-park-48913/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:24:57 GMT Police search for missing 13-year-old boy from Canoga Park
Police are looking for a 13-year-old boy last seen at about 8 p.m. Sunday. He is believed to have run away from home, and is considered "at risk" because of his age. Roberto Acosta Jr. is described as Hispanic, 5 feet 9 inches tall, 140 pounds, with a fair complexion, wearing a black sweater, white T-shirt and blue jeans, Sgt. Gregory Houser of LAPD's Topanga Station said. Acosta was last seen at his home on the 8500 block of Eton Avenue Sunday night, Houser said.
Los Angeles Daily News

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 ]]> Police Departments Steve Boren http://www.szone.us/f80/police-search-missing-13-year-old-boy-canoga-park-48913/ <![CDATA[L.A. Police Department Women's Job Fair & Recruitment Seminar]]> http://www.szone.us/f80/l-police-department-womens-job-fair-recruitment-seminar-48912/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:22:51 GMT Los Angeles Police Department Women's Job Fair & Recruitment Seminar

The Los Angeles Police Department, in cooperation with the Los Angeles City Personnel Department, will offer Women's Job Fair and Recruitment Seminar focusing the spotlight on the amazing career opportunities available to women in the Los Angeles Police Department, Saturday, September 11 at the Ahmanson Recruit Training Center.
Asian Journal.

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About the LAPPL Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents the more than 9,900 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the interests of LAPD officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. The LAPPL can be found on the Web at www.LAPD.com
Los Angeles Police Protective League
1308 West Eighth Street
Los Angeles, California 90017
phone: (213) 251-4554
 ]]> Police Departments Steve Boren http://www.szone.us/f80/l-police-department-womens-job-fair-recruitment-seminar-48912/ Play ball! Frank McCourt hits one out of the park for the LAPD http://www.szone.us/f80/play-ball-frank-mccourt-hits-one-out-park-lapd-48911/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:19:49 GMT Play ball! Frank McCourt hits one out of the park for the LAPD

It's understandable if LAPD officers citywide are humming, "Take Me Out to the Ballgame." That's because at the Eagle & Badge Gala on Saturday, August 21, LA Dodgers owner Frank McCourt promised complimentary game tickets for LAPD officers and their families. A man of his word, McCourt delivered 10,000 vouchers to the LAPPL last week - each one good for four free tickets to a game on September 17, 18 and 19 or October 1, 2 and 3. The complimentary tickets represent a very generous, morale-boosting gesture from Mr. McCourt, one of three civic leaders honored at the Gala for outstanding community service.
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About the LAPPL Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents the more than 9,900 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the interests of LAPD officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. The LAPPL can be found on the Web at www.LAPD.com
Los Angeles Police Protective League
1308 West Eighth Street
Los Angeles, California 90017
phone: (213) 251-4554
 ]]> Police Departments Steve Boren http://www.szone.us/f80/play-ball-frank-mccourt-hits-one-out-park-lapd-48911/ 100th Anniversary of the LAPD Policewoman http://www.szone.us/f80/100th-anniversary-lapd-policewoman-48910/ Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:17:49 GMT Coming up in September: The 100th Anniversary of the LAPD Policewoman. Reservations are required to join the celebration at the Los Angeles Police Academy Lounge at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15. For more information, visit lapd.com/events (http://lapd.com/r/A/NzAxMTk/MTI3NzM4/0/0/aHR0cDovL2xhcGQuY29tL2V2ZW50cy8xMDB0aF9hbm5pdmVyc2FyeV9vZl90aGVfbGFwZF9wb2xpY2V3b21hbi8). Newsletter from LAPPL; About the LAPPL Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents the more than 9,900 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the interests of LAPD officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. The LAPPL can be found on the Web at www.LAPD.com (http://www.LAPD.com) Los Angeles Police Protective League 1308 West Eighth Street Los Angeles, California 90017 phone: (213) 251-4554 Coming up in September: The 100th Anniversary of the LAPD Policewoman. Reservations are required to join the celebration at the Los Angeles Police Academy Lounge at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15. For more information, visit lapd.com/events.

Newsletter from LAPPL;
About the LAPPL Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents the more than 9,900 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the interests of LAPD officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. The LAPPL can be found on the Web at www.LAPD.com
Los Angeles Police Protective League
1308 West Eighth Street
Los Angeles, California 90017
phone: (213) 251-4554 ]]> Police Departments Steve Boren http://www.szone.us/f80/100th-anniversary-lapd-policewoman-48910/ <![CDATA[Police ask for public's help to find missing Jefferson Park woman]]> http://www.szone.us/f80/police-ask-publics-help-find-missing-jefferson-park-woman-48885/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:35:00 GMT Police ask for public's help to find missing Jefferson Park woman
Police sought the public's help in finding a 51-year-old Jefferson Park woman who disappeared almost a month ago. Donna Jones was last seen July 30, driving away from her home in the 3000 block of Cimarron Street, said Officer Sara Faden of the Los Angeles Police Department. Jones is black with black hair and brown eyes. She is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs about 170 pounds. The missing woman was last seen driving a black 1994 GMC Suburban with California license plates. Police urged anyone with information regarding Jones' whereabouts to contact the LAPD's Missing Persons Unit at 213-996-1800.
Los Angeles Daily News

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About the LAPPL Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents the more than 9,900 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the interests of LAPD officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. The LAPPL can be found on the Web at www.LAPD.com
Los Angeles Police Protective League
1308 West Eighth Street
Los Angeles, California 90017
phone: (213) 251-4554
 ]]> Police Departments Steve Boren http://www.szone.us/f80/police-ask-publics-help-find-missing-jefferson-park-woman-48885/ Hundreds ride showing support,3rd West Valley Memorial Ride http://www.szone.us/f80/hundreds-ride-showing-support-3rd-west-valley-memorial-ride-48884/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:31:06 GMT *Hundreds ride to support fallen officers* With a deafening rumble, hundreds of riders kicked off a polished chrome and leather boot parade on wheels Saturday to raise thousands of dollars for fallen police officers. Freeways and streets around the Valley, Malibu and Hollywood were temporarily shut down and traffic backed up as the 3rd annual West Valley Memorial Ride roared through to raise money to honor fallen Los Angeles officers and support their families. About 500 motorcycles initially formed a 7-mile long procession escorted by police, although some reports indicated that hundreds more joined in spontaneously along the 56-mile route. Los Angeles Daily News (http://lapd.com/r/A/NzAxMDQ/MTI3NzM4/0/0/aHR0cDovL3d3dy5kYWlseW5ld3MuY29tL25ld3MvY2lfMTU5MjU4NzM) Newsletter from LAPPL; About the LAPPL Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents the more than 9,900 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department.... Hundreds ride to support fallen officers

With a deafening rumble, hundreds of riders kicked off a polished chrome and leather boot parade on wheels Saturday to raise thousands of dollars for fallen police officers. Freeways and streets around the Valley, Malibu and Hollywood were temporarily shut down and traffic backed up as the 3rd annual West Valley Memorial Ride roared through to raise money to honor fallen Los Angeles officers and support their families. About 500 motorcycles initially formed a 7-mile long procession escorted by police, although some reports indicated that hundreds more joined in spontaneously along the 56-mile route.
Los Angeles Daily News

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About the LAPPL Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents the more than 9,900 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the interests of LAPD officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. The LAPPL can be found on the Web at www.LAPD.com
Los Angeles Police Protective League
1308 West Eighth Street
Los Angeles, California 90017
phone: (213) 251-4554 ]]> Police Departments Steve Boren http://www.szone.us/f80/hundreds-ride-showing-support-3rd-west-valley-memorial-ride-48884/ <![CDATA[LAPD officers work at cafe for charity,Mimi's café in Los Feliz]]> http://www.szone.us/f80/lapd-officers-work-cafe-charity-mimis-cafe-los-feliz-48883/ Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:28:14 GMT LAPD officers work at cafe for charity
Los Angeles police were writing a lot of tickets Friday, but it's not what you think. Officers spent the day at Mimi's café in Los Feliz taking orders and serving drinks. It was the department's annual Tips-for-Tots fundraiser. Police were raising money for their Cops-for-Tots charitable organization. The fundraiser benefits Children's Hospital Los Angeles, particularly the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. Officers will also be having a car show fundraiser Oct. 24 at the Los Angeles Police Academy.
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About the LAPPL Formed in 1923, the Los Angeles Police Protective League (LAPPL) represents the more than 9,900 dedicated and professional sworn members of the Los Angeles Police Department. The LAPPL serves to advance the interests of LAPD officers through legislative and legal advocacy, political action and education. The LAPPL can be found on the Web at www.LAPD.com
Los Angeles Police Protective League
1308 West Eighth Street
Los Angeles, California 90017
phone: (213) 251-4554
 ]]> Police Departments Steve Boren http://www.szone.us/f80/lapd-officers-work-cafe-charity-mimis-cafe-los-feliz-48883/