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n a department as large and culturally satisfy his competitive needs through sumo diverse as the LAPD, it is easy to find wrestling. The Association teaches, trains, I people who break the mold of educates, and promotes this ancient art to its perception and transcend cultural members and the public. It is through the boundaries; people who possess talents that Association that he is able to compete at the far exceed that of common expectations; national and international level. WILLIAM J. BRATTON people as hard working off-duty as they are In 2004, Officer Collins represented the CHIEF OF POLICE on-duty. Officer Troy Collins of Planning Department in the U.S. Sumo Open where CHIEF’S MESSAGE and Research Division is one of those he won a bronze medal in both the or a law enforcement people. middleweight and openweight classes, agency to be successful, Officer Collins, a seven-year veteran of becoming only the second competitor to Frespected and well the Department, exemplifies the meaning of medal in two weight classes in the event’s thought of by the communities athlete. Through years of competing in history. It is this feat which helped him earn it serves, it must be one that is sports such as football, track and field, the 2004 LAPD Athlete of the Year Award. disciplined, measured, and Greco-Roman wrestling, and swimming, Later this year, Officer Collins will represent controlled. In last month’s Officer Collins has gained a love for the country in the 2005 World Sumo article I spoke about the competition and challenge. It is this love Championships in Osaka, Japan. ongoing reorganization of that led him to the ancient martial art of In addition to competing, Officer Professional Standards sumo. Collins gives back to the Bureau, my discipline As a member of the philosophy, and the use of California Sumo Continued on page 6 disciplinary settlements. This Association, month, I want to talk about Officer being measured and controlled Collins is in our decision making, able to especially when dealing with issues of force. There are generally three reasons why a good officer would make a poor decision. The first is the misunderstanding of a policy, the second is inadequate training, and the third is the lack of, or misuse of, the proper tools. Learning from our mistakes allows us to

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Chief’s Message Continued from page 1

William J. Bratton continually modify our procedures, community leaders as the Department Chief of Police training and tactics to ensure that they seeks to innovate in this area. Assistant are always contemporary and to the Chief Sharon Papa is overseeing the Mary E. Grady best of our ability, reflect the “best efforts of the work group, which is being Public Information Director Commanding Officer practices.” coordinated by Captain Greg Meyer of Public Information Office Earlier this year I directed Training Training Division. Steven E. Reifel Division to conduct a comprehensive Speaking to the issue of training, the Managing Editor review of our Department’s policy, 2006 fiscal year budget, that began on Lori Blackwell training, equipment, tactics, and review July 1, has allowed us to order enough Copy Editor processes for use of force issues. firearm training simulators to have one Gustavo Cuadra Training Division was directed to find permanently available at each Editorial Support the “best practices” from around the geographic Area so officers can sharpen Cornel Panov world to ensure that the LAPD is their decision-making skills with realistic Photographer always among the leaders in law “shoot, don’t shoot” scenarios. Jim Ungari enforcement when dealing with use of Regarding equipping officers with the Design, Typeset, & Layout force issues. Our goal is to get the job best tools and equipment, we have done lawfully when taking violent made many changes and are looking at suspects into custody, while reducing making more. Already in place is the The monthly news publication serving the risks of death and injury to officers new Glock firearm, and soon to be in sworn and civilian employees, and those and suspects alike. practical use, the recently approved interested in the activities of the Los Angeles Police Department, is published In February, eight outside use of Stop Stick tire deflation device and by the Public Information Office , Public force experts from around the country Department flashlight. We are currently Communications Section, Public examined our Department’s use of Relations Unit. The Los Angeles Police looking at new taser technology and Department does not endorse or warrant force practices and policy. On March evaluating these less-lethal devices that any products, services or companies 9, thanks to a grant provided by the are now cheaper and small enough to fit mentioned within these pages. Los Angeles Police Foundation, the comfortably on an officer’s belt. Department hosted a one-day use of In reference to Consent Decree The BEAT deadline for force “best practices” workshop. The issues, we have entered the fifth year of material submission is the 4th of each month workshop brought the outside experts that process. As required, we have for the following together with subject matter experts been performing integrity audits or month’s publication. from Training Division, Metropolitan “stings” to monitor our progress in Division, and the Protective League certain key areas involving interaction Submit your materials to: Los Angeles Police Department along with members of the with the public. The good news is that Public Communications Section Department’s command staff, the City we are making a good deal of progress, 150 N. Los Angeles Street Attorney’s Office, the Inspector especially in the area regarding the Los Angeles, CA 90012 General, and others. In April, the intake of public complaints. During the Room 731 LAPD Use of Force “Best Practices” first quarter of 2003, our compliance Mail Stop 400 Strategic Planning Work Group was Phone (213) 485-3281 rate for the public complaint intake was Fax (213) 485-1220 created. This group consists of a at an unacceptable 43 percent. Based variety of officers of various ranks from on the results of the integrity audits This publication is available on line inside the Department, and will soon completed for the first three months of at www.LAPDOnline.org. Copyright © 2005 by Los Angeles Police Department include outside consultants and this year, the Department achieved a

2 Continued on page 6 VOLUME LI NO. 8 WWW.LAPDONLINE.ORG ® AUGUST 2005 Deputy Chief and Police Administrator Appointments RICHARD ROUPOLI PROMOTED TO RHONDA SIMS-LEWIS SELECTED AS DEPUTY CHIEF AS COMMANDING OFFICER, COMMANDING OFFICER, ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS-WEST BUREAU AND TECHNICAL SERVICES BUREAU

ichard Roupoli, a honda Sims- 29-year veteran of Lewis, Assistant Rthe Department, RGeneral Manager promoted to the rank of of the City of Los Angeles Deputy Chief on July 3, Personnel Department, 2005, becoming the has been selected as the Commanding Officer of Commanding Officer of Operations-West Bureau. the Administrative and Born and raised in Los Technical Services Angeles, he joined the Bureau. As commanding Department in September officer, she will oversee a 1975 and has steadily wide variety of risen through the ranks as administrative and support an officer, detective, functions for the Deputy Chief sergeant, lieutenant, Police Administrator Department including Richard Roupoli captain, and commander. Rhonda Sims-Lewis Facilities Management Deputy Chief Roupoli has worked a variety of Division, Fiscal Operations Division, Property Division, assignments including Harbor Patrol Division, Harbor Motor Transport Division, Scientific Investigation Division, Operations Support Division, Internal Affairs Group, and Personnel Group. She will command more than 1,200 Organized Crime and Vice Division, Metropolitan Division, sworn and civilian employees. Sims-Lewis assumed her and Operations-South Bureau. In his last assignment as position on July 11, 2005. She replaces Laura Johnson commander before promoting to deputy chief, he was the who retired in July after 35 years with the City of Los Assistant Commanding Officer of Special Operations Angeles. Bureau, where he assisted in managing the Special No stranger to the Police Department, Sims-Lewis was Operations Support Division, Metropolitan Division, and formerly with Internal Affairs Division serving as the first Air Support Division. “Civilian Advocate,” conducting both sworn Board of Deputy Chief Roupoli holds a bachelor’s degree in Rights and civilian Civil Service hearings. She also served Criminal Justice from California State University, Los as the Assistant Commanding Officer of Fiscal Operations Angeles. He is a member of several professional and Division, responsible for coordinating and preparing the community organizations, and has served as the Secretary- Department’s annual budget. Treasurer for the Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit, an In addition to her work experience at the Police international law enforcement intelligence network. Department and the Personnel Department, Sims-Lewis As the Commanding Officer of Operations-West has worked for a variety of other City departments Bureau, Deputy Chief Roupoli will be responsible for police including the Community Development Department, the services for a 124-square mile territory with a population of Department of General Services, and the City approximately 840,400 residents. The bureau oversees Administrative Office. Hollywood, Wilshire, Pacific and West Los Angeles police She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a stations, as well as the West Traffic Division. J master’s degree in Business Administration, both from the University of California, Irvine. J # # # # 3 VOLUME LI NO. 8 WWW.LAPDONLINE.ORG ® AUGUST 2005 Mayor Announces Police Commission Appointments Appointees Will Need to be Approved by City Council ew Los Angeles Mayor League since August 1969. He earned Law School. From 1994 to 2000, he Antonio Villaraigosa his bachelor’s degree in applied served as an Assistant United States Nannounced his appointees to sociology from North Carolina A&T Attorney for the Central District of the Los Angeles Police Commission in State University and holds a master’s California. Mr. Pacheco has also mid-July. Shelly Freeman, John Mack, degree from Clark Atlanta University. lectured to judges and prosecutors Andrea Ordin, Anthony Pacheco, and As a student, Mack was a leader in the from the People’s Republic of China Alan Skobin are the civilian team the 1960 student civil rights movement in and South Korea on the American mayor has chosen to lead the Atlanta. He serves on numerous criminal justice system and criminal Department. boards and has received many awards procedure. He holds many “The expertise of my police from prominent organizations including professional memberships including the commission appointees will help lead the 2000 Los Angeles NAACP’s Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. the Los Angeles Police Department “Lifetime Achievement Award.” Alan Skobin is the lone remaining into the pre-eminent law enforcement Andrea Sheridan Ordin is a Board of Police Commissioners agency, protecting our neighborhoods partner in the law offices of Morgan member. Appointed by former Mayor and creating more prosperous Lewis, and a partner in the litigation James K. Hahn in July of 2003, Mr. communities,” the mayor said. practice of the Los Angeles office. Skobin’s record of community and Shelly Freeman, a graduate of Her practice focuses on complex civic service spans more than 30 years. Wilkes University and a member of its business and environmental litigation, Before being appointed to the Board, Board of Trustees, is currently appellate litigation, and internal he served as Vice President of the Los Regional President for Wells Fargo’s corporate investigations. She also Angeles City Board of Transportation Los Angeles Metro Community Bank, served as the United States Attorney Commissioners. Commissioner Skobin which includes Los Angeles, Ventura for the Central District of California has served as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff and Santa Barbara counties. As a and was named Chief Assistant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s frequent speaker on the topics of Attorney General of the State of Department for more than 20 years. He leadership and diversity, she has California from 1983 through 1990. is also a graduate of the FBI Citizens helped set company policies on Ms. Ordin has many honors and Academy. employee diversity, and community affiliations including membership to the These Police Commission outreach programs. She has also American Bar Association. appointments will be presented to the chaired many local events and serves Anthony Pacheco is currently in City Council’s Public Safety Committee on the board for many Los Angeles- private practice with the internationally upon the selection of its Chairperson. based organizations such as the Los recognized law firm of Proskauer The Public Safety Committee then Angeles Jewish Family Service Board Rose. He graduated with distinction in forwards the Mayor’s list of of Directors. the American Studies Program at appointments to the City Council for John Mack has served as Princeton University in 1983 and later final approval. J President of the Los Angeles Urban attended the University of Michigan

APPOINTED LOS ANGELES POLICE COMMISSIONERS - 2005 Shelly Freeman # John Mack # Andrea Ordin Anthony Pacheco # Alan Skobin

4 VOLUME LI NO. 8 WWW.LAPDONLINE.ORG ® AUGUST 2005 The Reorganization of the Office of the Inspector General By André Birotte, Jr., Inspector General he Office of the Inspector Inspector General to re-evaluate the The Special Investigator position General was created as a result experience of the current staff. Although allowed for the hiring of individuals Tof the Christopher Commission exemplary in their efforts, the staff who possess a wide range of reform recommendations. At the time assigned to the Office of the Inspector experience on the local, state and of its creation, the primary function of General did not have the specialized skill international level, in the legal field, the the office sets required to develop and complete law enforcement field, or both. was to the mandated audits and reviews on a Collectively, the individuals hired to fill provide level required of the Independent the Special Investigator positions have civilian Monitor. Clearly, this was a concern over 90 years of law enforcement oversight of not only for the Monitor, but also for the experience. While the Special the Police Office of the Inspector General and for Investigators possess the legal and Department’s the City. law enforcement experience, the disciplinary With this in mind and through a Police Performance Auditors position system. concerted effort between the Police allowed for the hiring of individuals However, Commission, the Office of the Inspector with auditing experience on the local, André Birotte, Jr. since that General, the Mayor’s Office, the City state, and international level as well. Inspector General time, the Council, specifically the Public Safety Prior to their employment with the role of the Office of the Inspector and Personnel Committee, the Chief City of Los Angeles, the majority of General has evolved. Executive Officer, the Chief Legislative the Police Performance Auditors When the Police Department Analyst’s Office, the Police Department, were employed with major entered into the Federal Consent and City Personnel Department, a companies. The Police Performance Decree with the City of Los Angeles significant reorganization in the Office of Auditors have exemplary auditing and the Department of Justice, the the Inspector General has taken place. backgrounds, education, and responsibility and the accountability of The Inspector General implemented a credentials. the Office of the Inspector General plan that reallocated the Management The results and effectiveness of reached a new magnitude. With the Analyst position in the Office of the the new staff are evident. The work additional responsibilities and the Inspector General in favor of the Special products produced thus far have not Independent Monitor’s assessment of Investigator and Police Performance only been commented upon by the the work product produced by the Auditor positions. The Management Police Commission, but also by the staff of the Office of the Inspector Analysts were reassigned to other Independent Monitor. J General, came the need for the divisions within the Police Department.

Recent Actions by the Police Commission

JUNE 3: Commissioners attended the Police Magnet High School Graduation. JUNE 7: Awarded the Police Commission Distinguished Service Medal to Kerry Morrison from Hollywood Area. JUNE 14: Approved the District Attorney’s Protocol for Referral of Allegations of Criminal Misconduct. JUNE 18: Commissioners attended Reserve Inspection at Ahmanson Recruit Training Center. JUNE 21: Received an update on the Blue Ribbon Rampart Review Panel from Connie Rice. The Memorandum of Agreement with General Services was approved in concept with the understanding that it will need revision. This MOA would combine some City security services. The “Policy Prohibiting Retaliation,” and “Prohibited Acts That Contribute to Retaliation,” were approved. 5 VOLUME LI NO. 8 WWW.LAPDONLINE.ORG ® AUGUST 2005

Chief’s Message Continued from page 2 compliance rate of 95 percent. Williams promotes to Captain I as becomes Commanding Officer, Additionally, of the 146 Consent Patrol Captain, North Hollywood Commercial Crimes Division. Decree provisions that the Department Area; and Lieutenant II William Hayes Transferring as Commanding Officer, is responsible for, we believe that we promotes to Captain I as Patrol Civil Rights Integrity Division, Consent are in compliance with 121. Of the 23 Captain, Pacific Area. Decree Bureau, is Captain I Sandy Jo provisions that we are not in The upgrades include Captain II MacArthur; moving to Patrol Captain, compliance, we are 80 percent James Craig upgrading to Captain III Mission Area, is Captain I John compliant with 14 of them. The as Commanding Officer, Southwest Incontro; and moving to Patrol remaining two are still pending Area; Captain II Richard Meraz Captain, Devonshire Area, is Captain I consideration. I want to thank you for upgrading to Captain III as Robert Green. your continuing participation in this Commanding Officer, Southeast Area; The promotions are also reflective process which will eventually allow us Captain I Kris Pitcher upgrading to of my commitment and priority to have to emerge from the Consent Decree. Captain II as Commanding Officer, a workforce and command team that is Along with “best practices,” filling Vice Division, and Captain I Anita reflective of the diverse population that vacant positions with the best and Ortega upgrading to Captain II as we serve. brightest individuals is key to the Commanding Officer, Juvenile It is my fervent belief that if you are success of this organization. On June Division. well led, well trained and have the best 28, I announced several promotions, Transferring as Commanding tools and technology available, you will upgrades, and transfers that are critical Officer of Operations-Valley Bureau is be more confident in your jobs, provide to keeping the Department moving in Deputy Chief Michel Moore, replacing better service to the community, and the right direction. The promotions Deputy Chief Ronald Bergmann who is will be far less likely to be injured or include Rhonda Sims-Lewis who is retiring; Captain III Scott Kroeber killed while performing your duties. leaving the City Personnel Department takes over as Commanding Officer, You are also far less likely to be as Assistant General Manager to Metropolitan Division; Captain III involved in disciplinary actions. By become the Commanding Officer, Rick Jacobs becomes Commanding instituting the “best practices” in law Administrative and Technical Services Officer, Training Division; Captain III enforcement, we become the model Bureau, the Department’s highest Kyle Jackson moves to Robbery- organization that all others will follow. ranking civilian position, replacing Homicide Division, replacing Captain We become a department second to Laura Johnson who is retiring; III Allan Michelena who is retiring; and none in our commitment to excellence. Commander Richard Roupoli Captain III Michael Chambers That is the real LAPD. J promotes to Deputy Chief as Commanding Officer, Operations- LAPD Officer - Sumo Wrestling Continued from page 1 West Bureau; Captain III Sergio Diaz community. He has led the Association in many cultural festivals and educational promotes to Commander as Assistant programs for students from junior high school to graduating college seniors, all Commanding Officer, Special over the nation. For his efforts, Officer Collins was welcomed to the home of Operations Bureau; Captain III Terry Ryozo Kato, the Japanese Ambassador in Washington, D.C., and received Hara promotes to Commander as several honors with other select sumo athletes. Commanding Officer, Training Group; In keeping with the teaching tradition, Officer Collins has aspirations of Senior Management Analyst II Gloria coaching and refereeing after his sumo career comes to a close. He is also Grube promotes to Police helping lead efforts to make Sumo wrestling an Olympic sport in time for the 2012 Administrator I as Commanding games in London. Officer, Records and Identification In keeping with Japanese “bushido,” (Way of the Warrior) Officer Collins Division; Lieutenant II Michael cultivates himself, respects others, and works towards the ultimate betterment of humanity, with composure, awareness, and grace. J

6 VOLUME LI NO. 8 WWW.LAPDONLINE.ORG ® AUGUST 2005 LAPD Essay Contest Enters Its Second Year By Pedro M. Muñiz, Pubic Relations Specialist he LAPD Essay Contest enters tech solutions of installing surveillance On-Line Unit. “I was impressed by the its second year this summer, cameras in high risk areas. Students number of students who wrote that Tagain asking entrants, if they wrote about hearing gunshots at night they had discussed problems and were a Los Angeles police officer, how or visible narcotics activity in their solutions with their parents, teachers, would they help solve the problems in neighborhoods and explained the and even police officers. Numerous their neighborhoods or communities, in personal impact it has on them and Continued on backpage 350 words or less. their families. A panel of more than 30 Open to sixth, seventh, and eighth- volunteer judges grade middle school students, enrolled consisting of command CRIME WATCH CITYWIDE during the summer track of the year- staff, patrol officers, YEAR TO DATE - 7/30/05 round session, the LAPD Essay civilian employees, Contest is held with the assistance of and community Homicide - 3.3% Rape - 23.7% the Los Angeles Unified School members, selected ten Robbery - 7.0% District. Univision KMEX-34 and La winners from the Aggravated Assault - 39.4% Opinión are media partners providing entries received. Total Violent Crime - 27.7% financial and in-kind support to the “I found the essay Department for this project. contest to be very Burglary - 9.4% Burglary/Theft from Vehicle - 15.5% In 2004, its first year, more than stimulating and thought Personal/Other Theft - 12.9% 300 entries were received expressing provoking for the Auto Theft - 8.9% numerous credible and creative students whose entries Total Property Crime - 12.1% suggestions ranging from closer I judged,” said Total Part I Crimes - 16.1% neighborhood watch programs to high Sergeant Luis Segura, Source ITD, LAPD

THE FOLLOWING PERSONNEL WERE COMMENDED BY THE COMMUNITY IN THE MONTH OF JUNE 2005 POLICE SERVICE Sergio Leyva James Leone Richard Evans SERGEANT I REPRESENTATIVE II Christine Moselle John Melendez Patricia Guessferd Lonnie Benson Tracy Page Jorge Munoz Jose Mendoza Tanya Hanamaikai Lane Bragg Brian Oliver Chris Patterson Marcos Jimenez Jace Kessler DETENTION OFFICER Carlina Ortiz Nicholas Pikor Arman Jose Ralph Morales Leonard Ramirez Heather Rolland Chad Reuser Timothy Kevany Tom Tavares Maria Soto John Sawada Richard Moakley POLICE OFFICER I Tan Trinh Timothy Scully Robert Quezada SERGEANT II Javier Alvarade Patrick Smith Michael Shea David Bluestein Melissa Alvarez POLICE OFFICER II Juan Soriano Karen Smith Ken Lew Owen Berger Ramona Beaty Neil Spitz Ray Sua Sean Parker Dee Braxton Robert Beckers Joseph Taylor Marianus Von Korff Nathan Brown Joseph Bisbee Ryan Verna DETECTIVE I Jose Carias Gail Bury Jason Wesley Aaron Bankhead DETECTIVE III Irene Castro Matt Clymer Daryl Groce Roger Gilbert Michael Chavez Keely Coleman POLICE OFFICER III Vivian Martin Jeff Godown Roseann Dang Kevin Cuartas Enrique Anzaldo Foster Rains Bob Lopez Brian Frieson Jamal Dawoudi Daniel Chao Eric Garcia John Fleming Troy Collins DETECTIVE II LIEUTENANT II Maisoun Issa Jeff Johnson Gabriel Colone Jeff Breuer Andres Dawson Jeffrey Jensen Craig Kojima Petrona Cummings Robert D’orazio Len Hundshamer Ji-Suk Kim Channing Lang Juan Emerick Mark Miller David McGill Russell Kumagai 7 VOLUME LI NO. 8 WWW.LAPDONLINE.ORG ® AUGUST 2005

LAPD Essay Contest Continued from page 7 ROLL CALL OF EVENTS students took the initiative to visit their The ten essay winners will make a AUGUST 2, 2005 local police stations to research their live television appearance on ideas.” Univision’s weekday morning show, NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Events throughout the City The Essay Contest was intended Primera Edición (First Edition), after to do several things. It gives students which they are honored at an award AUGUST 27, 2005 the opportunity to contemplate and breakfast at the Elysian Park Police 10:00 AM express their opinions about issues Academy where they each receive a LAPD CELEBRITY SWING-A-THON they experience in their neighborhoods certificate of recognition presented by El Cariso Park, Sylmar that have personally touched their lives. Chief Bratton. La Opinión prints a (661) 246-9645 It illustrates middle school students’ group picture of the winners along with OCTOBER 22, 2005 perceptions of law enforcement passages from the winning essays. 6:00 PM officials, and their role in the Prizes have been secured with the TRUE BLUE community. “I was extremely pleased thought to provide a new experience (formerly March on Crime) to read how many of these youngsters for inner-city kids to enjoy. Paramount Studios were contemplating careers in law Each winner receives a $200 (213) 741-4550 enforcement in order to solve savings bond, courtesy of Wells Fargo NOVEMBER 10, 2005 community problems and improve their Bank, tickets to a performance at the WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE neighborhoods,” added Segura. Hollywood Bowl, courtesy of Los Universal City Hilton The LAPD Essay Contest Angeles Philharmonic Association, promoted serious discussion among IMAX® movie passes, courtesy of children, teens and their families. middle school students, teachers, and California Science Center, and a Bicycles are presented at the winner’s parents about quality of life issues. Polaroid Instant Camera, courtesy of school during a traffic safety The contest also complemented Polaroid Corporation. Winners also demonstration. existing curricula and other scholastic receive a new bicycle with helmet and Last year the ten essay winners activities with English and Social backpack, courtesy of Safe Moves, were from Berendo Middle School, Studies instructors assigning the essay one of the leading authorities in traffic South Gate Middle School, and Robert as a class project. safety education in the country for E. Peary Middle School. J

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