VOLUME LVII NO. 10-12 WWW.LAPDONLINE.ORG JANUARY – MARCH 2012

Three Weeks in January is the Rape Map, a digital mural installed at Deaton Auditorium at the Los Angeles Police Department Police Administration Building. Each day for three weeks the map was marked with the prior day’s police reports. Continued on page 2 VOLUME LVII NO.10-12

Inside this issue: Three Weeks in January (Continued from page 1)

Three Weeks in 1-2 On Thursday, January effort to end rape. bring their offenders to January 12, 2012, artist Suzanne A hallmark of Three justice.” Lacy was joined by Weeks in January is the “One of the ways to Chief’s Message 3-8 Chief Charlie Beck and Los Angeles Rape Map, keep women safe from LAPD Honored for 8 Mayor Antonio Vil- a digital mural installed sexual violence is to Autism Training laraigosa to kick off her at Deaton Auditorium at increase awareness and project Three Weeks In the Los Angeles Police to me that is the core, Hollywood Area 9 January: End Rape in Department Police Ad- that is the result that I Remembers Ian Los Angeles, a new ministration Building. wish from this project. Campbell work of public perfor- Each day for three If the awareness of mance art re-creating weeks the map will be what’s happening in Beats and Pieces 10- key aspects of an marked with the prior the City of Los Ange- 11 original 1977 day’s police reports. les gets one additional artwork titled, Three women to report, one Recent Actions by 12 Weeks in May. This new In 2011 there were 681 woman to come Police Commission project focuses on rapes reported compared forward that wouldn’t where Los Angeles is to 850 rapes reported in have otherwise then all In Memoriam 13 now - thirty five years 2010, a decrease of of this work pays off,” Crime Watch City 13- into the anti-rape 20%. “Let’s not forget said Chief Beck. Wide Year To Date 14 movement - and how one rape is one too “When a woman violence against women many,” said Chief Beck. becomes enabled Personnel 15- can end. As in the “It is my hope that over emboldened, empow- Commended by 16 original work, art is the the next three weeks of ered, and comes the Community platform to organize a January the map before forward and works series of presentations us remains clear and with my detectives to Roll Call of Events 17 that collectively bring unblemished. But I bring justice to herself, renewed focus to the know it won’t. But sadly she not only does that we know that out there but brings justice to will be victims of rape other victims.” who will need comfort, support, and most im- A candlelight portantly justice,” said ceremony was held on Mayor Villaraigosa. “It Friday, January 27, also gives us the oppor- 2012, to view the three tunity to once again say week results and look loud and clear that sexu- toward to the future to al assault will not be end rape in Los tolerated. We warn Angeles. abusers they will be sought and assure vic- tims that we will do eve- rything in our power to

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Charlie Beck Chief of Police Chief’s Message Andrew Smith Media Relations and employee wellness is which protesters, Community Affairs Group vital to our overall exercising their First Commanding Officer strength as an organiza- Amendment rights, and tion and is something I “occupied” public Ricky Banks really want to continue to property in an effort to Public Communications Section focus on. bring attention to their Officer In Charge cause. Locally, occupi- Last year we faced a ers set up an encamp- Pedro M. Muñiz very tough budget situa- ment in City Hall Park Editorial Support tion and unfortunately where they would re- The monthly news publication this year is going to be main for the better part more of the same. How- serving sworn and civilian of two months. employees, and those interest- ever, I will be working as ed in the activities of the Los JANUARY 2012 hard as I can to see that From the beginning the Angeles Police Department, we are able to invest in Department maintained is published by the Media With the new-year upon your career development an open dialog with the Relations and Community us and a successful 2011 and advancement. You leadership of the move- Affairs Group, Public Communications in our rear view mirror, I not only deserve it, it is ment, holding true to our Section, Public Relations would like to take this crucial to our long term commitment to commu- Unit. The Los Angeles Police opportunity to set the strength and stability. nity policing. Once it Department does not endorse table for the coming While watching our was recognized the or warrant any products, year. As I’m sure all of budget carefully, we will occupation of City Hall services or companies mentioned within these pages. you are aware, I set also invest in cars and Park was not sustainable specific goals for the other critical equipment long term we began The BEAT deadline for Department when I first needs because we have orchestrating a plan to material became your Chief. not done so in a couple peacefully remove the submission is the 4th of each This year I would like to of years. There is no demonstrators from the month’s publication. continue our focus on way we can sustain an- premises. Submit your material to: those goals. other year with our de- Los Angeles Police pleting resources and Careful planning and Department Our commitment to lack of advancement for calculated collaboration Public Communications constitutional policing all of you. Rest assured I within the Department Section remains steadfast and and between City entities 100 W. First Street will do everything in my Los Angeles, 90012 strong. Continued crime power to get you the made for a very success- Room 257-Mail Stop 400 reduction and resources and career ful operation when it Phone (213) 486-5930 community engagement came time to finally Fax (213) 486-6080 opportunities you is a top priority. Vigi- deserve. remove the demonstra- This publication is available lance in our efforts to tors from the park. You online at prevent terrorism is key Occupy LA executed the plan with www.LAPDOnline.org. Copyright©2012 by and maintaining the brilliance and we were Los Angeles Police Department personnel strength of the Throughout this past able to avoid the types of Department is my top Fall, many cities across priority. Finally the country experienced a political uprising in Continued on page 4

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Chief’s Message-Continued from page 3 confrontations and the leader in law enforce- ularity of social media LAPD Mounted Unit use of force which other ment. As your Chief I these days, the Depart- participated in the 123rd agencies in other cities cannot be prouder of the ment felt a need to use Tournament of Roses experienced. job you did and the way new mediums in which Parade in Pasadena. in which you represented we could disseminate Along with the LAPD With the eyes of the our great City. Take information fast and Honor Guard and the nation on us, your pride in your accom- effectively. After careful Emerald Society, the 11 professionalism and plishments as they are a consideration we decided member cavalry paraded commitment to constitu- direct reflection of all of to join the social media down Colorado Boule- tional policing never your hard work. revolution by opening up vard proudly represent- wavered. You set a both Facebook and ing one of our most standard of excellence Twitter accounts. These recognizable traditions. which other agencies and accounts allow us to organizations took notice Attacks on Police Given the tremendous Officers update our followers on of and in the process the latest news and popularity of this New demonstrated what I In 2011, both nationally events happening in the Year’s staple, our partici- have been saying all and locally, we experi- City. You can find news pation provided a great along, that the Los Ange- enced a spike in the releases, videos, pic- opportunity to showcase les Police Department is number of attacks tures, internet links and to a worldwide audience the greatest law enforce- against police officers. much more on these new one of the many special- ment agency in the This is very troubling. sights. To link to our ized units this Depart- world. Now, more than ever, new Facebook and ment has to offer. I want to thank the Honor Metropolitan Division you must be careful. Twitter page visit our Tactics are always Department website, Guard, Emerald Society was critically important and the members of the in achieving this success, important. Use your LAPDOnline.org. training, follow your Mounted Unit who par- but they did not do this ticipated in this magnifi- alone. Air Support, Com- instincts and don’t make assumptions about cent event for represent- munications, many patrol “We have come a ing our Department with officers and detectives people. Watch every- one’s hands. Watch out long way since the dignity and class. also played critically im- old days of the portant roles in achieving for your partner. Don’t I look forward to work- a successful resolution to separate from your LAPD and we have ing with all of you in the this difficult situation. partner while chasing a earned our standing coming year. I know My personal thanks go suspect. Be smart, police as a leader in law your extraordinary hard out to all of the hundreds smart. Your safety is of enforcement.” work and commitment of officers and civilian paramount importance will make 2012 another employees who made and is my number one successful year for the concern. this possible. Department and the communities we protect We have come a long Mounted Unit and serve. way since the old days of Social Media the LAPD and we have This year, for the first earned our standing as a With the enormous pop- time in their history, the Continued on page 5

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Chief’s Message-Continued from page 4

FEBRUARY 2012 2011 is that there were Working nearby on a Cotter, reacted with 6,447 fewer victims of plain clothes detail, split-second resolve, As a world-class law crime, compared to last Detective I Craig precision, and courage enforcement agency, year. But these are not Marquez and his partner, thus fulfilling their duty ensuring public safety is just statistics, these are Detective I Travonne in the highest traditions the mandate of the the many lives that were Dixon, rushed to the of the Los Angeles Los Angeles Police spared the agony and scene of the active shoot- Police Department. Department. A review sense of violation that er. Police Officer II of the 2011 End of Year comes with being the Kevin Cotter, who was History of Central Area crime statistics reveals, victim of a crime. This working at a near-by off- once again, that your is why our job is so duty movie detail, also Beginning this month, I hard work and dedicated important and the reason heard the shots and will highlight one of our service to the citizens of why we chose a career quickly responded to the 21 Areas and some of Los Angeles is paying with the Los Angeles suspect’s location; it was their significant incidents off. Police Department. immediately evident that and accomplishments. the suspect had no inten- For February we focused Crime in all of the major As crime rates continue tion of surrendering. on Central Area. Part One categories, with to fall and the quality of Detective Marquez and the exception of life for the people of Officer Cotter engaged Central has a long homicides, was down for Los Angeles continues to the suspect and ended history of being at the the ninth straight year. improve, it is clear that the threat to the public. center of events impact- While year-to-date our way of doing ing our City and our homicides increased by business is effective. While the gunman’s Nation. The division one, the overall homicide You should be as proud senseless act of violence first opened in 1869 and rate remains at levels that of your achievements as tragically claimed the was originally located in we have not seen since I am of you. life of an innocent the old City Hall build- 1967. This is a remarka- victim, the heroic actions ing on Broadway in ble accomplishment. Hollywood Shooting of our officers prevented between Second and what surely would have Third Street. In 1896, Particularly impressive During the morning been the devastating loss with the rapid growth of are the gang-related hours of December 9, of additional lives. Los Angeles, it moved to statistics. Gang-related 2011, a deranged a larger facility on First crimes account for a gunman, with total When you took the oath Street where it remained large portion of the disregard for human life, to become a Los Angeles for 60 years. Today, City’s total crime; this is including his own, began Police Officer, you un- Central Area is located why the 15.2% drop in terrorizing people in one derstood the scope of on Sixth Street and criminal gang activity is of our most recognizable your commitment to serves an area of four a particularly impressive neighborhoods. Armed protect the safety of our and a half square miles accomplishment. with a handgun, the citizens – regardless of and 40,000 people. suspect began shooting time, location or Perhaps the most telling at random, striking three circumstance. Detective figure to come out of the innocent bystanders and Marquez, Detective final crime statistics for killing one. Dixon and Officer Continued on page 6

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Chief’s Message-Continued from page 5

Central Area is under the for our Department and Area officers displayed Officer’s have promoted, command of Captain the entire law enforce- great restraint and pro- 11 Lieutenants and 24 Horace Frank and has a ment community. fessionalism, and the fi- Sergeants. For Civilians staff of 440 sworn and nal coordinated action we have hired a Police civilian employees. Significant Events in culminated into a posi- Administrator I to be the Central Area tive result that many said Risk Manager for the Fallen Heroes of was respectful of the Department, promoted Central Area OJ Simpson Murder rights afforded by the three Personnel Analyst Trial – January thru Constitu- Is and upgraded one On December 19, 1984, October 1995 tion. Criminalist II. Officer Duane Johnson was shot and killed by a Democratic National Closing Rest assured I will do robbery suspect in Convention at Staples everything I can to se- Chinatown. Officer Center – August 2000 I thank you for the cure the future of our Johnson and his partner outstanding service and Department by continu- responded to a radio call Immigration March in professionalism that you ing to work for the pro- of a jewelry store Downtown L.A. – March display each and every motions you deserve. robbery and were, 2006 day as members of our unbeknownst to the great organization. You Heroic Actions officers, let into the Michael Jackson never cease to amaze me location by one of the Memorial Service at with your commitment to I know that many of you suspects who was posing Staples Center – July our Department, and to are involved in com- as a store employee. A 2009 the people of this fine mendable acts every day shootout ensued and Of- City. I am so very proud but I wanted to ficer Johnson was mor- NBA All-Star Game – of your achievements acknowledge two that tally wounded. February 2004 and 2010 and I encourage you to have occurred recently: remain steadfast and On December 12, 1988, Recently, Central Area focused as we face the On January 15, 2012, Officer Manuel personnel worked tire- New Year together. Rampart Division Offic- Gutierrez, Officer David lessly with the Occupy As always, be safe! ers Seree Rat- Hofmeyer, and Officer LA movement as the tanapichetkul and Derrick Connor were protesters exercised their MARCH 2012 Anthony Farias were on killed in a traffic colli- right to freedom of duty in the area of 12th sion while responding to speech. Months of nego- In December 2011, the Street and Westlake a back-up call at 6th and tiation and respect for Managed Hiring Com- Avenue when they no- Wall. the first amendment mittee approved our re- ticed a plume of smoke. rights of all participants peated requests to grant The officers drove north These are just two exam- resulted in a non- some long overdue pro- on Westlake Avenue ples of Central Area confrontational and sym- motions and upgrades. where they immediately officers making the biotic relationship that Since then we have ad- observed heavy smoke ultimate sacrifice in the garnered respect from all vertised 85 sworn up- coming from the top line of duty. Their loss involved. As the move- grades, nine Detective floor of a two-story leaves a permanent void ment progressed, Central IIIs and 76 Police house. Continued on page 7

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Chief’s Message-Continued from page 6

The officers arrived at There is no doubt in my drive, determination and storied and historic sig- the location and were mind that the sergeant is commitment to maintain- nificance. met by Captain Rigo alive today thanks to the ing your personal Romero’s sister on the lifesaving efforts of wellness is to be Rampart Area also holds front patio. She told the these officers. commended. a special significance to officers that her 89-year me. Thirty-five years old mother was still These are examples of Employee wellness has ago this month I was inside the house. With- the tremendous impact been one of my Depart- sitting in the roll-call out hesitation Officers that you have on the ment-wide goals since room as a brand new P-I, Rattanapichetkul and lives of the people we becoming your Chief. eager to begin the career Farias raced inside the serve and work with Personal fitness is part of that had always been in home through the burn- each and every day. an overall healthy life- my bloodline. ing smoke located Ms. Thank you for a job well style. For those of you Romero and brought her done. who are not competing in The Area first opened in to safety. this year’s Baker to 1966 as a brand new Baker to Vegas Vegas relay or those of station to accommodate On January 7, 2012, at you who just don’t like the growing population change of watch, an on- The 28th Annual Baker running, it is never too in the City. In July 2008, duty Southwest Patrol to Vegas Challenge Cup late to start an exercise the old station at 2710 Sergeant collapsed in the Relay is set to take place regimen. Whether its West Temple Street was parking lot area of April 21-22. This year utilizing fitness centers replaced with a brand Southwest station. our Department will located at your facility or new, “green,” state of the Officers Adolfo Vazquez have 35 teams compet- just taking a walk with art station at 1401 West and Miguel Lopez- ing including our some colleagues, take the 6th Street (the previous Muñoz put out a help Women’s Team and our time to take care of location of Central Re- call, requested an RA Department Open Team. yourself. ceiving Hospital). Ram- and began life saving Those of you participat- part Area underwent fur- efforts on the supervisor. ing in this year’s race History of Rampart ther transition in January Sergeant Brian Bixler, have been training for Area 2009 when two new sta- retired Sergeant Bill some time now. Many tions opened up reducing Smith and Detective Joe hours and many miles From serving as the the Area from 6.5 square Chavez ran out from have gone into it so far model police station for miles to 5.5 square miles. inside the station and and many more will be the opening scene of the assisted with the CPR. had. television show Adam- Fallen Heroes of Ram- Officer John Knighton 12, to being the first part Area and Officer Luis Barrera For some of you this will LAPD area to effectively retrieved the portable be your first time com- utilize cameras as a On August 18, 1970, Po- defibrillator from the peting. For others this crime fighting tool in a liceman Michael W. Par- station and used it on the will be yet another year seriously crime-ridden ker was the passenger sergeant. Paramedics making that grueling trek area, Rampart has a officer in the secondary arrived shortly thereafter through the desert. vehicle involved in a and transported the ser- Whatever your reason geant to the hospital. for competing, your Continued on page 8

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Chief’s Message-Continued from page 7 pursuit of a possible sto- LAPD Honored for Taking Lead in Autism Awareness Training len motorcycle. As the driver of the secondary At a ceremony on Friday, March 16, 2012, the Autism Society of America – unit tried to overtake the Los Angeles celebrated its partnership with the LAPD that began in 2007. The primary unit, the driver goal of the training is officers to recognize the various forms of Autism, and lost control and crashed therefore avoid potential tragedies due to lack of appropriate communication. into a large palm tree. Nearly 4,000 LAPD personnel have received training that promotes awareness, Officer Parker was eject- understanding, safety and skills for law enforcement officers to properly ed from the vehicle and recognize and respond to those with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). passed away from his injuries at the scene. A photo of Officer Parker is posted at the front desk lobby area of the station as a memorial of the lone Rampart officer lost in the line of duty.

Closing

Let’s keep moving ahead putting forth the effort to The training has also been responsible for starting an LAPD autism support support one another, and group and an Autism Spectrum Disorders community education program, along continuing to maintain with inspiring a special live training day during which volunteers with autism the highest level of and their parents played out various scenarios so detectives could practice professionalism in any interacting with autistic people and their families. situation we encounter. Always recognize that at the end of your shift you go home knowing you made a huge contribution to the people of the communities who depend on us each day. As always, be safe.

(Top) Chief Beck with Merrit Wilson, an LAPD training partner (Left) and Emile D. Iland, President of Autism Society of America – Los Angeles.

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HOLLYWOOD AREA REMEMBERS FALLEN OFFICER IAN CAMPBELL

Friday, March 9, 2012, marked the 49th Anniversary of the murder of Officer Ian Campbell. Hollywood Area along with the Los Angeles

Police Emerald Society, Pipes and Drums honored Officer Campbell and all officers killed in the Line of Duty.

The Bagpipes and Drum Corp. displayed Officer Campbell’s name,

serial number and the end of watch date on the bag cover. Officer Campbell was himself a Bagpiper and often played his pipes in the

basement of the old Hollywood Station. His funeral was the first in LAPD history in which bagpipes were played at. Since then bagpipes have been played at every LAPD funeral service of officers

killed in the Line of Duty.

Officer Campbell’s murder was the subject of ’s book and film .

Photos courtesy of Los Angeles Police Emerald Society

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BEATS AND PIECES

“Project SAVE’s Late Nite Hoops” kicks off 5th season

On Thursday, January 12, at the Rancho Cienega Sports Complex Gymnasium, Chief Charlie Beck and th City Council President Herb Wesson kicked off the 5 Season of “Project SAVE’s Late Nite Hoops” Basketball League. This initiative is one of the city’s gang intervention programs aimed at helping keep communities peaceful throughout Los Angeles during the time of day when gang crime is most prevalent.

“The program provides an opportunity for more than 120 young men to play organized basketball, ra- ther than running the streets, said Wesson. “Keeping these young men busy in the evening hours will help to reduce their chance of being involved in negative activities, ultimately keeping our community safe.” For the last five years, the Project SAVE’s Late Nite Hoops program has taken place every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

LAPD’s Metropolitan Division K-9 Unit Receives a $10,000 Donation for New Police Service Dog

The president of the Korean-American Festival, Mr. Moo Han Bae, presented a donation in the amount of $10,000 to the LAPD’s Metropolitan Division K-9 Unit. The donation will afford the specialized unit to purchase a new police service dog. The presentation took place at Olympic Division on

Thursday, January 17.

Third Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast Celebration

To celebrate the life, legacy and vision of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., Chief Beck, Police Commissioner John Mack, Office of Operations Director & Assistant Chief Earl Paysinger along with command staff joined community members at University of ’s Town and Gown Center for a breakfast celebration. This celebration commemorates a transformative partnership be- tween the LAPD and the African American community throughout the entire City of Los Angeles.

LAPD Basketball Team Partner with Harlem Globetrotters to Promote Safety, Respect and Education to Southland Kids

On Sunday, February 19, Chief Charlie Beck and the LAPD Basketball Team took to the court for a fun “shootout” with the Globetrotters during their halftime show. This partnership was done to support the message of the Globetrotters’ Coopera- tion, Healthy Mind & Body, Effort, Enthusiasm, and Responsibility, “C.H.E.E.R.”™ Program.

The “C.H.E.E.R.”™ program targets elementary and middle school aged students and involves Globetrotter players who incorporate their signature ball handling skills with character education. The program encourages kids to care about their school and each other in efforts to prepare them for the challenges they may face as young adults.

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BEATS AND PIECES

President of the United States

President Barrack Obama visited the Southland Area from February 15 – 16,

2012. The LAPD assisted with efforts to assist the public in avoiding possible traffic congestion during the presidential visit.

LAPD Academy Graduation

Graduation Ceremony for Class 9-11was held on Friday Feb 24, 2012 at the Los Angeles Police

Academy (Elysian Park). The 32 new graduating officers have completed 920 hours of training over the course of 24 weeks.

LAPD Hollenbeck Area Security Steering Wheel Lock Giveaway

On Monday, February 27, 2012, Hollenbeck Area personnel began giving away security steering wheel locks to residents who are registered owners of 90’s Honda Accords and Civics, Acura Integras and Toyota Camrys who live within the Hollenbeck Area.

“Lock It, Hide It, Keep It” Campaign Continues

On the evening of March 7, 2012, 150 LAPD Cadets from Pacific Area went into the neighborhoods to distribute crime prevention pamphlets and telling people to prevent becoming victims of a property crime and taking a few extra minutes to “Lock It Hide It Keep It.”

Stand Up and Speak Out Against Bullying

Personnel from LAPD Community Relations Section and Community Policing Unit have hosted a school assembly to provide LAUSD students with information about the problem of bullying and how it can be addressed and combated. Topics have in- cluded anti-bullying tactics for school, church, sports, or other places where students and young people often encounter it, as well as Cyber bullying that occurs on cell phones and popular social media websites like Facebook, Twitter, and My Space.

César E. Chávez Luncheon Celebration

On Thursday, March 29, 2012, the LAPD in conjunction with community supporters hosted the third annual César E. Chávez Lunch Celebration. This event celebrated the life and triumphs of civil rights leader César E. Chávez, and the struggles and sacrifices made towards social change, equality, and justice.

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RECENT ACTIONS BY THE POLICE COMMISSION

tant Chief Michel Moore, dated March 1, 2012, rela- formed the Special Colli- was continued for two tive to the Use of Force sion Investigation Detail weeks. Chief Moore stated Annual Report 2010, as which is responsible for the Community Caretaking given by Captain Scott Sar- investigating Department Doctrine states the decision gent, was approved. Cap- related collisions. The to impound a vehicle is tain Sargent stated the re- centralization and responsi- based on totality of circum- port was generated in order bility of one entity to stances and must be reason- to ensure transparency for investigate these incidents able (based on the Fourth the public and to provide a will lessen the confusion Amendment of the US statistical picture of Use of internally. Commander Constitution) and must be Force within the Depart- Williams also said the January 10: Police Com- in furtherance of Public ment. Captain Sargent then detail works with missioner Robert Saltzman Safety. Under the current informed the Board in 2010 representatives from the thanked Assistant Chief procedures, a driver who there were 86 instances Department of Transporta- Earl Paysinger for his has an expired, suspended, where a categorical use of tion, and the City efforts in helping the Los revoked, restricted or no force occurred, which was Attorney’s Office, which Angeles Police Cadet license is subject to citation a 6% drop from 2009. Of can also respond to an inci- program earn a $1 million or physical arrest and the the investigations which dent if needed. He com- grant from the Ray Charles impound of their vehicle were brought about as a pleted by stating the detail Foundation. (with or without a 30-day result, 99% of them were is responsible for investi- The Department’s report, hold). Under the revised found to be consistent and gating the entire incident. dated January 20, 2012, procedures an unlicensed within Department policy. relative to the Operations driver is subject to citation Captain Sargent added or physical arrest, the im- there were 1,575 non- Central Bureau narcotics March 27: The Depart- enforcement detail com- pound of their vehicle, and categorical use of force the use of a 30-day hold if instances, which include ment’s report, dated March mand accountability perfor- 15, 2012, relative to the mance audit (IAID No. 11- the driver has no proof of Taser use, baton strikes and insurance, is not at-fault in physical force. Of those monthly photo red light 123), as given by Com- program cost analysis for mander Matt Blake, was a traffic collision, has no instances 99% were found prior convictions for unli- to be consistent with De- January 2012, as given by approved. Commander Commander Blake Chow, Blake stated 51 reports censed driver or their driv- partment policy and train- er’s license is not suspend- ing. was approved. Command- were reviewed with a 96% er Chow informed the compliance rate. He added ed, revoked, or restricted. Board the program netted by saying there was 100% For those unlicensed driv- ers who have a valid form $7,452 in revenue for the compliance with regards to March 13: The Depart- of identification, proof of month of January and an financial disclosure by ment’s verbal presentation insurance, the vehicle reg- estimated $5,264 for the officers. and discussion, relative to istered, is not at-fault in a month of February. He the investigation of officer traffic collision, and has no said there is an average of involved traffic collisions prior convictions for driv- 300 cases going to trial with critical injuries was February 14: The Depart- ing unlicensed, they will be every month which could given by Commander ment’s report, dated Febru- issued a citation and have net the City additional Michael Williams. ary 10, 2012, and presenta- their vehicle impounded revenue. The Board voted Commander Williams stat- tion, discussion and possi- without a 30-day hold. The on a motion to end the ed Department traffic colli- ble Board action relative to Commission will hear the entire program beginning sions cost the City between the Community Caretaking issue again in two weeks. April 1, 2012. Doctrine and Vehicle Im- $50-$70 million due to pound Procedures – estab- The Department’s report, damages and lawsuit costs. lished, as given by Assis- He said the Department

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Kevin Kirsch Wendell J. Ritzius Yolanda Renee Bunn Police Officer II Police Investigator II Police Service Retired Retired Representative III Serial No. 17960 Serial No. 4073 Serial No. G9755 EOW 1/18/12 EOW 2/3/12 EOW 2/26/12

Martha Garcia Philip Lewis Vannatter John Vanderwall Donald Lee Horne Executive Administrative Detective III Detective I Policeman III Assistant III Retired Retired Retired Retired Serial No. 14877 Serial No. 17357 Serial No. 13238 Serial No. B8298 EOW 1/20/12 EOW 2/4/12 EOW 3/2/12 EOW 1/15/12

Ronald G. Farwell Ronald M. Lopez Samuel Wilson Beverly Jean Brink Detective III Lieutenant II Captain II Sergeant I Retired Retired Retired Retired Serial No. 11119 Serial No. 7544 Serial No. 5812 Serial No. 21848 EOW 1/17/12 EOW 1/27/12 EOW 2/7/12 EOW 3/6/12

Hector Guevara Harold E. Yarnell Jr. James M. Witowski Troy Bryant Ford Detective III Commander Detective II Policeman Retired Retired Retired Retired Serial No. 6960 Serial No. 3662 Serial No. 20751 Serial No. 10938 EOW 1/17/12 EOW 1/29/12 EOW 2/12/12 EOW 3/14/12

Kenneth “Kenny” Majors Latrice R. McCarther John Merrifield Lyons Elizabeth A. Vandenberg Police Officer II Police Service Policeman Sergeant I Retired Representative III Retired Serial No. 23894 Serial No. 11877 Serial No. G8046 Serial No. 5385 EOW 3/28/12 EOW 1/17/12 EOW 2/1/12 EOW 2/13/12

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CRIME WATCH CITY WIDE YEAR TO DATE

CRIME WATCH CITYWIDE YEAR TO DATE 1/28/12

Homicide -3.8% Burglary 0.6%

Rape -6.7% BTFV -1.1%

Robbery -20.0% Personal/Other Theft -4.1%

Aggravated Assault -11.0% Auto Theft -8.9%

Total Violent Crimes –15.4% Total Property Crimes –3.1% Total Part I Crimes –5.5%

CRIME WATCH CITYWIDE YEAR TO DATE 2/25/12

Homicide 11.1% Burglary -2.6% Rape -4.1% BTFV -2.5%

Robbery -15.0% Personal/Other Theft -1.5%

Aggravated Assault -4.0% Auto Theft -3.5%

Total Violent Crimes –9.5% Total Property Crimes –2.4% Total Part I Crimes –3.7%

CRIME WATCH CITYWIDE YEAR TO DATE 3/31/12

Homicide -9.2% Burglary -1.6%

Rape -8.0% BTFV -0.4%

Robbery -12.1% Personal/Other Theft -1.0%

Aggravated Assault -5.8% Auto Theft -4.9%

Total Violent Crimes –8.4% Total Property Crimes –1.0% Total Part I Crimes –2.3%

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The Following Personnel Were Commended By The Community

JANUARY 2012 Werner Flores James Lee LIEUTENANT I Susan Garcia Hamed Mahdavi Mark Day CAPTAIN III Steven Hollowell Carlos Martin John Incontro Oscar Iturralde Nicole Montgomery DETECTIVE III Tina Nieto Deon Joseph Christopher Pearson Charles Baley Jeffrey Kiser Glenn Plahy Eric Bixler LIEUTENANT II William Manlove Gabriel Ruiz Jennifer Thomas Randall McCain Brett Rutkowski DETECTIVE II Jesse Murphy Delia Sanchez Brian Burdick LIEUTENANT I Stephen Nichols Jason Serrano Richard Jackson Scott Fairchild Kulin Patel Matthew Shafer Josephine Miller Randall Goddard Yvette Perrodin Francisco Trujillo Michael Owens Sean Parker Alan Ramirez Angela Tumbeiro Francisco Rodriguez Edmond Yagubyan DETECTIVE I DETECTIVE III Leslie Salinas Marla Ciuffetelli Kevin Becker Francisco Serrano POLICE OFFICER I Jesus Flores Matthew Mahoney Richard Smith Jorge Avila Oscar Garza Richard Munguia Thomas Willers Irma Lamas Maria “Terri” Hernandez Amira Smith Michael Mitchell POLICE OFFICER II SR. POLICE Ronald Moody DETECTIVE II Juan Aguilar SERVICE Salvador Reyes Jose Carrillo Jahaziel Andrade REPRESENTATIVE I Maggie Sherman Lisa Governo Nathan Baez Howard Tien Edward Larrigan Joseph Bain SERGEANT II Esther Reyes Nicholas Balzano CRIMINALIST 2 Robert Evans Jonathan Beal Alan Perez Stephen Moore DETECTIVE I Jessica Bell Steven Aguilar Kaven Bonilla RESERVE OFFICERS SERGEANT I Rudy Chavez Luke Burke 3 Rodney Peacock Harold Dicroce Juan Chavez David Bush Richard Kimble Brian Corwin Donna Christoffersen POLICE OFFICER III Juan Rodriguez Jesse Falk Felipe Benavidez Javier Garcia RESERVE OFFICERS Blake Budai SERGEANT II Irma Garibaldi 1 Diosdado Coronel Craig Valenzuela Kevin Giberson Roger Andrews Michael Fernandez David Gomez Bernard Khalili Gregg Fischer SERGEANT I Adrian Gonzalez Craig Pfefferman Todd Hinrichsen Brian Gallagher Nicholas Hartman Carmen Silicato Richard Larson John Hendrix Freddy Lilomaiava POLICE OFFICER III Daniel Hughes FEBRUARY 2012 Karen Owens Kathy Bell Edward Jimenez LIEUTENANT II Leopoldo Rey Danny Chao Jonathan Johnson Howard Leslie John Richardson Vivian Chester Alan Lampe Peter Zarcone Jeramie Schulze Thomas Deluccia Carlos Langarica Romeo Tamparong

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The Following Personnel Were Commended By The Community

Omar Veloz DETECTIVE III Richard Ludwig James Forsyth Chris Walter Daniel Jaramillo John Strasner Francisco Fuentes Steve Koman Juan Gonzalez POLICE OFFICER II Richard Munguia POLICE OFFICER III Clinton Harrell Vincent Correa Scott Smith Paul Avila David Kim Christopher Courtney Joseph Williamson John Baker Heather Kowalczyk Mehrdad Fard Donald Boon Kristen Krikke Chris Giargiari DETECTIVE II Richard Boyd Armando Leyva Melissa Gonzalez Ben Black Adriana Bravo Francisco Lopez Edward Kellogg Ryuichi Ishitani Maurice Brunel Steven Marin Ji Kim Richard Lozano Andre Clansy Mark Mascareno Matt Kim Bret Richards Brett Clark Robert Muñoz David Marcinek Mitzi Roberts Arnold Dotson Michael Park Karen Montoya Gregory Stearns James Doull Michael Pettinato Brittany Morris Anthony Ellis Raul Riojas Arbi Parsekhian DETECTIVE I Stefanie Fryer Vanessa Rios Christopher Rodriguez Claudia Castruita Benjamin Gutierrez Felicia Robinson Isidro Soto Joseph Chavez Grant Hiramoto Esmeralda Ruiz Darren Stauffer Travis Coyle Jerry Janecek Jesus Salcido Joseph Wursthorn Barrett Halcromb Channing Lang Joseph Sellner Myra Kellum Mario Morales Rene Silva POLICE OFFICER I Craig Marquez Matthew Okubo Hassan Trotter Hooman Nafissi Juan Rodriguez Oscar Ontiveros Carina Umanzor Nicholas Price Dondee Stout Victor Pacheco Unneyung Ree Carlos Villegas Todd Patino Albert Valdez SERGEANT II Roger Perez William Young MARCH 2012 Randall Barr Tony Perez Mayda Zavala Clinton Dohmen Rachel Rodriguez CAPTAIN III Jeffrey Hollis Gabriel Ruiz POLICE OFFICER I Michelle Veenstra Timothy Swift Anna Shahnazarian Jessica Meza Bill Williams Craig Valenzuela Angela Tumbeiro SENIOR CLERK LIEUTENANT II SERGEANT I TYPIST Patrick Shields Francisco Banuelos POLICE OFFICER II Cordelia Kelsey Michael Bautista Carlos Carias LIEUTENANT I William Scott Carty Ralph Campos Bryan Lium Anthony Espinoza Kevin Cotter Mark Griffin Christopher Eick

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ROLL CALL OF EVENTS

9th Annual Still Saving Lives Car Show And Family / Traffic Safety Fair Saturday June 2, 2012 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 5800 Topanga Canyon Boulevard Woodland Hills, California 91367

2012 LAPD & LAFD Safe Summer Tip-Off Youth Basketball Festival Saturday, June 9, 2012 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. USC Galen Center 3400 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California 90007

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