VOLUME LVIII NO. 10-12 WWW.LAPDONLINE.ORG OCTOBER –DECEMBER 2012

Space Shuttle Endeavour’s Final Mission

The Space Shuttle The public had the Griffith Observatory, the last mission. It left Endeavor made its final opportunity to see En- LAX and travelled historic flight over the deavour fly over regional Center and our historic through the streets of Los City of and landmarks such as its City Hall will be a sight Angeles and Inglewood several local landmarks permanent home at to behold. I am proud to to its final destination at prior to landing at Los the California Science welcome this world-class the California Science Angeles International Center, Disneyland, the landmark to its new Center. The Endeavour Airport (LAX) on Sep- Getty Center, Griffith home in the City of Los was one of the largest tember 21st, 2012. En- Observatory, Los Ange- Angeles,” Said Los objects ever to be trans- deavor was attached to a les City Hall, Universal Angeles Mayor Antonio ported over city streets NASA Boeing 747 Shut- Studios, and Venice Villaraigosa. in Los Angeles history. tle Carrier Aircraft as it Beach. The two day journey conducted low flying On Friday, October 12, drew viewers from maneuvers around the “Witnessing the shuttle’s the Space Shuttle En- City . final voyage above the deavour embarked on its

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Space Shuttle Endeavour’s Final INSIDE THIS EDITION Mission ...Continued from page 2 Space Shuttle Endeavour’s 1-2 across Southern California replacement for the Space Shut- Final Mission and garnered national media tle Challenger. The Endeavour Chief Beck Serves Thanks- 3 interest. received its name through a giving Meal at LA Mission national competition between The California Science Center elementary and secondary Chief’s Message 4-9 Foundation worked for months schools. The shuttle was named with various State and City after the British HMS Endeav- Beats and Pieces 10 Departments as well as govern- our, the ship which took Captain mental and private partners in James Hook of his first voyage Gun Buyback 11-12 order to safely move the of discovery. Endeavour. Due to its size and In Memoriam 12 weight, careful consideration The Endeavour was first went into the planning states. launched on May 7, 1992, and flew a total of 25 space Recent Actions by Police 13 In 1987 Congress authorized missions, with the final one Commission the Endeavour’s structural launching in May 2011. Police Commissioner 14 assembly as a Rafael Bernardino Crime Watch City Wide 15

Personnel Commended 16-17 by the Community Roll Call of Events 18

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Chief Beck Joins LA Mission to Serve Thanksgiving Meal

On November 21, 2012 the homeless on Skid The Mission was started as a soup kitchen for de- Row were treated to a special Thanksgiving meal pression era men in 1936. Those who came to the at the Los Angeles Mission. Chief Charlie Beck, Mission then would be very surprised at the quality alongside LAPD officers joined volunteers from of the food being served this Thanksgiving. The the community, the entertainment industry and Mission still serves meals each day and offers elected officials in serving thousands of meals at emergency shelter, but the primary work of the the midday event. Mission in 2012 is helping men and women restore their lives and get back on their feet. The meal was served on a closed portion of 5th Street in , the heart of For more than 75 years, the Los Angeles Mission Skid Row. Tents for serving were set up, along has served the people of Skid Row, providing with specially decorated tables and seating. emergency services such as shelter, food, clothing, as well as professional medical and dental services. The Los Angeles Christian Health Centers pro- In addition, the Los Angeles Mission also offers vided foot washing and examinations to nearly long-term residential rehabilitation programs in- 400 of the day’s guests. In addition to getting cluding education, job training/placement, transi- their feet washed, physicians, nurses and other tional housing and counseling. Visit medical staff did examinations and minor proce- www.losangelesmission.org to help. dures to relieve foot issues. Those with more serious problems were referred to the clinic for appointments. The clinic partners with the Mis- sion for medical services for area residents.

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Chief’s Message

Charlie Beck Space Shuttle leaders, organizations Chief of Police and law enforcement Andrew Smith In the spring of 2011, agencies to help mitigate Media Relations and NASA announced the those impacts. Community Affairs Group selection of locations Commanding Officer for the retirement of its I thank those of you remaining fleet of space involved in this process Pedro M. Muñiz Wendy Reyes shuttles which would and I urge all of you to Editorial Support formally bring an end take your family out to to the 30-year shuttle view this truly remarka- The monthly news publication program. The City of ble piece of American serving sworn and civilian Los Angeles was one of history. employees, and those interest- ed in the activities of the Los OCTOBER four cities, nationwide, Angeles Police Department, to be awarded one of the Use of Force is published by the Media Civilian Appreciation highly coveted space Relations and Community Month shuttles. This is not only As all of you are aware, Affairs Group, Public a tremendous honor but we continue to experi- Communications Section, Public Relations Throughout the month of it will also serve as an ence historic reductions October we recognize Unit. The Los Angeles Police educational and inspira- in nearly all categories Department does not endorse and say “thank you” to tional piece of history of Part One crimes. This or warrant any products, our civilian brothers and when it arrives at its year Categorical UOF services or companies sisters with a variety of final resting place at incidents are at an all- mentioned within these pages.

Department wide festivi- the California Science time low with total ties. I invite you to join The BEAT deadline for Center. incidents down 20% material me on Wednesday, Octo- th over the four year aver- submission is the 4th of each ber 10 , at the PAB front The shuttle is scheduled age and OIS incidents month’s publication. courtyard area, for our to take a two day, 12- down 26%. Further- rd Submit your material to: 3 Annual Civilian mile trek through the more, we have earned Appreciation Assembly Los Angeles Police City streets and is the respect and trust of Department and Barbeque. This event planned for October the communities we Public Communications is always a big draw, 12-13. This two-day serve and have restored Section with lots of delicious journey to the California the reputation of the Los 100 W. First Street food, raffle prizes and Los Angeles, California 90012 Science Center is ex- Angeles Police Depart- Room 257-Mail Stop 400 great lunch time music, pected to draw viewers ment as the finest law Phone (213) 486-5930 and is a wonderful way from across Southern enforcement organiza- Fax (213) 486-6080 to let our civilian family California and is one of tion in the Country if not This publication is available members know how the biggest objects ever the world. online at much we appreciate their transported down City www.LAPDOnline.org. hard work and partner- Copyright©2012 by streets. The transport of As I write this message, Los Angeles Police Department ship. the shuttle will have an there have been several effect on the surrounding communities as we con-

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Use of Force incidents cognizant of this fact, jurisdiction. This created Officers, 37 Detectives, which have garnered a but I expect you to the largest geographic and 26 Civilian support considerable amount conduct yourselves division in the Depart- staff. Van Nuys Divi- of media attention and as law enforcement ment with over 200 sion is also supported by public scrutiny for our professionals regardless square miles of territory. its community groups Department. While I if your actions are being Urban and population such as the Mid-Valley do not, and will not base recorded, or not. A true growth of the San Community Police my final decision solely test of one’s character is Fernando Valley led to Council and Van Nuys on video footage, at least what you do when no the creation of two new Area Community Police one of these incidents one is looking. Valley divisions, West Advisory Board. Van caused me to have seri- Valley Division (1957) Nuys Division also ous concerns and does Lastly, do not let these and North boasts about its youth not reflect the profes- incidents influence how Division (1958). With programs including our sionalism that I expect you react, or fail to react, the creation of these two Cadet Program, Jeopardy from each and every one during a Use of Force new divisions, Valley Program, Juvenile of you. situation. I realize that Division was renamed Impact Program, and police work is difficult Van Nuys Division. Teen C-PAB. I assure you that I will and sometimes it is not not rush to judgment pretty, and I never want Van Nuys Division Fallen Heroes of on these types incidents, you to hesitate when operated out of Van Van Nuys but we can not ignore using the appropriate Nuys City Hall until conduct that tarnishes amount of force neces- 1963, when they trans- Policeman Sidney Z. the badge we all wear sary to effect an arrest ferred to the new Valley Riegel #4299 - 1961 with pride. Remember, or overcome resistance. Police Services Facility Gunshot wound. the actions of one reflect The last thing that I ever located at 6240 Sylmar on many. It is up to all want to occur is that your Avenue. Van Nuys Policeman Roger R. of us to do the right hesitation to act causes Division housed Opera- Warren, JR. #13168 - thing. injury to you, your part- tions-Valley Bureau 1967 Gunshot wound. ner or the public. I will Headquarters and Valley With that said, we must always back you when Traffic Division until Police Officer Gabriel all remember the age in your actions are legal 2006. Perez-Negron #31314 - which we live. Handheld and within the parame- 1995 Traffic Collision. devices such as cell ters of Department Today the Van Nuys phones and iPads policy. Community Police Significant Incidents combined with social Station provides police media platforms such History of Van Nuys services to the Van Recently, Van Nuys as YouTube and Twitter Division Nuys, Sherman Oaks Division gained national has made for instantane- and Valley Glen and international atten- ous transmittal of infor- Van Nuys Division can Neighborhoods, an area tion because of the mation. Always assume trace its history back of 30 square miles with re-opening of the 1986 you are being watched to 1925, when Valley over 325,000 residents. murder case of Sherri because quite frankly, Division separated from Currently Van Nuys Rasmussen. The case you are. I want you to be Hollywood Division’s Division has 245 Sworn resulted in the arrest and Continued on page 6

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Chief’s Message-Continued from page 5 conviction of Sherri’s especially poignant for On May 1, 1957, after After 40 years, the murderer. LAPD me as I realize many some renovation, the West Valley facility Detectives who worked people will spend the first West Valley Police had become too small to tirelessly on the case holiday season away Station opened at a accommodate all of the have been featured from their friends and storefront location on assigned employees and in television and news family. So, as we enjoy Reseda Blvd. It was the construction began on a stories and were recently Thanksgiving and the first new division to be new station. On April featured in the June issue upcoming holiday cele- opened by the Los Ange- 14, 2005, the new West of Vanity Fair Magazine. brations with our loved les Police Department Valley Community ones, let us remember in more than 31 years. Police Station was Closing those who are away from On opening day, a total dedicated. The current home during this time. of 112 personnel were facility consists of four Remember, it is up to all assigned to the division, structures on 3 acres of us to do the right thing With that said, I would which would serve an of land. The cost of the in our professional and like to ask everyone to area of 79 square miles facility was $26 million. personal lives. Take care take a few moments this and 160,000 residents. Presently, 294 personnel of yourself and each Veteran’s Day to pay The boundaries of West are assigned to the other. tribute to our brothers Valley Area were Division. Its newly and sisters in blue, and Rinaldi Street on the created boundaries now NOVEMBER the many brave men and north, Mulholland Drive cover 33 square miles women, who so valiantly on the south, Balboa and serve a population of As we approach the end protect our Country and Boulevard on the east approximately 194,000. of 2012, I want to thank safeguard our freedom and the City limits on the everyone for your hard while serving in the west. Significant Incidents work and professional- United States Armed ism which has helped us Forces. On August 7, 1960, West Throughout the years achieve continuous crime Valley officers closed West Valley Area has reduction in the City. History of West the temporary station seen its share of high I’m especially thankful Valley Area and moved to their new profile arrests, crimes to you because I am fully home at 19020 Vanowen and natural disasters. aware you perform your At the end of World Street. The new state of The most noteworthy duties during uncertain War II a housing boom the art station had 19,000 was the January 17, economic times, without began in the San Fernan- square feet of working 1994, magnitude 6.7, complaint, and many do Valley. At this time space, a motor garage Northridge Earthquake times without recogni- the Van Nuys Station, and parking for 200 which struck the western tion. It’s imperative you which had opened in vehicles. At the time of and know how much I appre- 1926, was the only the opening, there were area. ciate all you do for me, police station in the 156 police officers who The quake caused exten- for the citizens of Los Valley. By 1957 it patrolled 83 square miles sive damage and loss of Angeles and for the became necessary to and a population of life in the community of LAPD. create a second police 230,000. The new Northridge. Fifty-seven station to serve the ever- station would cost people were killed and This time of the year is growing valley area. $600,000 to build. more than 8,700 were Continued on page 7

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Chief’s Message-Continued from page 6 injured. Holiday Celebrations had notable successes Deputy Mayor Ilene with the second hard Decker– Office of the Fallen Heroes of West I hope to see all of you at closure of the 405 free- Mayor Valley the 2012 Chief’s Holiday way, or Carmageddon II, Party which will take and the transportation of Supervising Attorney Since the opening of the place on Saturday, the Space Shuttle En- Cory Brente – City West Valley Area, four December 15th, at the deavour from LAX to the Attorney officers have been killed Omni Hotel in Down- California Science Cen- in the line of duty within town Los Angeles. This ter. These are just two Deputy Mayor the Division. A wonder- annual party is always examples of our ability Guillermo Cespedes – ful memorial for these a lot of fun and a great to collaborate with other Gang Reduction & fallen officers sits proud- way to celebrate the agencies and the commu- Youth Development ly just outside of the season with friends, nity, in order to produce station entrance for all co-workers and family. positive results. Transportation Engi- of our citizens to visit neer Aram Sahakian – and pay tribute to these Another event you will Likewise, it would Department of brave individuals: not want to miss will be be impossible to have Transportation the 9th Annual Holiday these and other types of Motor Officer Marti Assembly which will successes without the General Manager Parker was killed in a take place on December support and cooperation James G. Featherstone motorcycle accident on 13, 2012, at 1030 at the we get from our City – Emergency Manage- September 14, 1961. Deaton Auditorium. partners. Whether it be ment Department Don’t miss out on the vigorously prosecuting Detective Thomas C. gift giveaways, holiday the cases we investigate, Lastly, I would like to Williams was ambushed themed contests, and free defending our officers thank each of you for and killed in order to lunch. Please take time against lawsuits, or everything that you’ve prevent him from testify- out of your work day to coordinating gang done to help preserve ing in a robbery trial on stop by and partake in intervention efforts, we the quality of life for the October 31, 1985. the day’s activities. thank these individuals people of Los Angeles. for their hard work and The Los Angeles Police Motor Officer Randol L. DECEMBER dedication throughout Department would not Marshall was killed in a the year: be where it is today, if motorcycle accident on As I write the last not for the dedication June 2, 1987. message for the year, I Los Angeles Mayor of each member of this proudly reflect on the Antonio Villaraigosa organization. You have SWAT Officer Randal accomplishments we much to be proud of D. Simmons was killed have had over the last District Attorney Steve and, as your Chief, by an armed suspect 12 months and I look Cooley—Los Angeles I couldn’t be more while making entry into forward to what 2013 County District Attorney honored to represent a residence on February holds for us on a profes- you. 7, 2008. sional and personal level. In addition to a contin- ued drop in crime, we

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Chief’s Message-Continued from page 7

Employee Wellness could simply involve BSS: 213-252-3090 sion moved from the talking openly to a Suicide Prevention York Station to its While the holiday season friend, a family member, Hotline: 800-273-8255 current home on San is largely viewed as a or a coworker. Yet, Department Chaplain: Fernando Road. The joyous time that is cele- sometimes just talking to 213-486-7020 design for the new brated by many, there are these well-meaning indi- Peer Support Cadre – Northeast Station was those who may have dif- viduals is not enough see listing on top of approved and it is antici- ficulty during this time and we need to look to Chief’s Page pated that construction of year. The holidays others for help. I am will begin in mid 2013 can bring about personal here to remind you there History of Northeast and be completed by the pain to those who strug- are many other depart- Area end of 2015. gle to deal with emotion- ment resources available al issues, trauma, the loss to you in times of need. Established in 1925, Northeast Fallen Heroes of loved ones or just eve- Our Department has Northeast Division was ryday life experiences. over 200 peer support once part of the old East Sergeant John F. For those individuals, the members, Department Side Station on Avenue Toolen, EOW: October holiday season can lead Chaplains, and the psy- 19 south of Figueroa 19, 1915 them to cause harm to chologists at Behavioral Street. The original themselves. Services, Police Station was built Policeman George E. who truly understand on York Boulevard Papst, EOW: July 27, Having worked the field the challenges faced by at Mesa and was the 1924 for so many years, I police officers and civil- classic brick building know we are expected to ian employees. associated with police Policeman Arthur L. take charge of difficult, stations of that era. Davenport, EOW: May traumatic situations I understand personnel The building still stands 16, 1926 while constantly caring often don’t want to go today and is the home for the welfare of others. to BSS for a couple of of the Los Angeles Policeman William H. Oftentimes we are so reasons - officers may Police Museum. North- Marple, EOW: Febru- consumed with providing feel he or she doesn’t east is also home to the ary 27, 1929 for the safety and securi- need help or they think Los Angeles Police ty of others, we tend to it reflects some weak- Academy which hosted Policeman John M. push our own feelings ness on their part. I want the pistol competition of Schomaker, EOW: aside. We may not even to reiterate to you it is the 1932 Summer February 27, 1929 realize it when we our- not a sign of “weakness” Olympics. Across the selves or a coworker is to seek help; rather it street from the Los Policeman Paul Donath, in need of help. shows great strength Angeles Police Acade- EOW: April 28, 1932 and courage. It is much my is the home of the No one is immune to the better to lean on some- Los Angeles Dodgers Policeman Malcom L. difficulties or struggles one during difficult who have played base- Beaty, EOW: August of those we encounter. I times rather than go ball at 29, 1966 know all of us could use through it alone. Please since 1962. some form of help at one remember you are not time or another. This alone. In 1983, Northeast Divi- Continued on page 9

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Policeman Donald L. Highley, EOW: February Police Officer III Russell Freeman 10, 1968 Serial No. 24588 U.S. Army

Detective Abiel “Abe” Barron, EOW: June 25, Sergeant I Billy Gilbert 2003 Serial No. 31491 U.S. Army

Police Officer Landon Dorris, EOW: October 22, Police Officer II Brandon Griffith 2006 Serial No. 38689 U.S. Army

Police Officer II Adam Gutierrez Always In Our Thoughts and Prayers Serial No. 40157 U.S. Army

Godspeed to our sworn who actively serve our Sergeant I Loma Holland Country and are away from home during this Serial No. 30394 U.S. Navy holiday season. Police Officer III Manuel Huezo Police Officer II Ulysses Aceves Serial No. 33990 U.S. Coast Guard Serial No. 38171 U.S. Coast Guard Sergeant I Jeffrey Spangler Police Officer III Christopher Campagna Serial No. 35036 U.S. Army Serial No. 36710 U.S. Marines Police Officer II Steven Underwood Police Officer II Timothy Colson Serial No. 39672 U.S. Army Serial No. 32160 U.S. Army Sergeant I Hector Villanueva Detective I Edward Dorroh Serial No. 35500 U.S. Navy Serial No. 33227 U.S. Navy Have a wonderful holiday season and a prosperous Police Officer III Jeremy Duncan and safe New Year. I look forward to working Serial No. 34632 U.S. Army alongside all of you in 2013.

Police Officer II Nicole Evans Happy Holidays! Serial No. 37628 U.S. Coast Guard Charlie

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VOLUME LVIII NO. 10-12

BEATS AND PIECES

CRIME STOPPERS and Shred-it Team Up to Help Residents Combat Identity Theft

On Saturday, October 6, 2012, Los Angeles CRIME STOPPERS and Shred-it teamed up to help residents fight identity theft by hosting a free community Shred Event at two locations. The community was invited to bring unwanted personal documents to be shredded free of charge. In addition, personnel from Shred-it and Los Angeles Regional CRIME STOPPERS were on site to offer tips on how to protect yourself from becoming victims of identity theft.

Recognition Day Award Ceremony

On Wednesday, November 7, 2012, Chief Beck recognized 74 members of the LAPD for outstanding service. During the ceremony sworn and civilian personnel were honored for their bravery or outstanding service as a member of an organized unit. Honorees were presented with the prestigious Lifesaving Medal, Police Meritorious Unit Citation or the Police Commission Unit Citation.

LAPD Hosts Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Community Forum

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck Hosted the (LGBTQ) Community Forum on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at the Police Administration Building. This event provided community members access to members of the LAPD. Chief Beck addressed the continued efforts made by the LAPD to strengthen partnerships with the LGBTQ community in a spirit of respect and dignity.

Chief Charlie Beck to Dedicate the Police Orientation and Preparation Program (POPP)

The dedication was held Wednesday, December 6, 2012, at the Ahmanson Recruit Training Center. The POPP program is a one-of-a-kind exploratory educational experience that places career -bound, law enforcement students in an established LAPD training environment. With a team of LAPD staff and officers, LAUSD coordinators and consultants and Los Angeles Community College deans and instructors, high school seniors and college freshman are put through a simulated LAPD recruit experience.

Chief Beck was on hand for the dedication and also took part in the festivities which were followed by lunch and live demonstrations by the cadets to showcase the highlights of the program.

For more information about the POPP program or inquiries about this event please call Roberta Weintruab at (310) 246-0404. You can also find additional information about POPP program by visiting their website at www.poppartc.com.

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Gun Buyback Program Takes More than 2,000 Firearms off City Streets in Time for the New Year

The Annual City of Los Ange- assault weapons were collected les Anonymous Gun Buyback from the two Gun Buyback took place on Wednesday, locations in December 26th, 2012. The Los and the San Fernando Valley. Angeles Police Department in partnership with the Mayor’s "For too long, dangerous Gang Reduction &Youth Devel- weapons have contributed to opment (GRYD) program countless unnecessary tragedies hosted the event. and deaths. This Citywide Gun Buyback effort takes dangerous Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa weapons off our streets and and Los Angeles Police Chief rewards Angelenos who Charlie Beck joined Los Ange- voluntarily surrender their les County Sheriff Lee Baca to firearms, making our communi- announce that 2,037 firearms ties safer for us all" Mayor were collected during the Villaraigosa said. December 26 Gun Buyback, bringing the total number of Chief Beck stated “We are firearms collected since 2009 grateful for the continued support to 9,979. of this program. The fact that we continue to get participation from In total, 901 handguns, 698 people all over Los Angeles is rifles, 363 shotguns, and 75 encouraging. Although the scope of today’s success cannot be measured, the guns displayed here will never be used to harm innocent people. It is also a solemn remembrance of those victims' lives lost this year due to gun violence."

In exchange for surrendering weapons, participants received a Ralphs pre-paid gift card. The LAPD Gun Unit determined the type and classification of the firearm surrendered. The cost per firearm is dependent on its type, up to $200 for assault weapons as specified by the State of California and up to

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Gun Buyback Program More than 2,000 Firearms Off City Streets in Time the for New Year...Continued from page 11

$100 for handguns, rifles, and donors. KCAL/KCBS was a sive outreach effort serves not shotguns. media partner for this event. only to encourage participation in neighborhoods suffering from This expedited Gun Buyback The citywide Gun Buyback high levels of gun violence, but program was held in response to began in 2009 and it includes a also to educate communities the Sandy Hook Elementary grassroots outreach campaign about the risks and dangers of School shooting in Newtown, that works with gang prevention gun and gang violence. Connecticut and received and intervention agencies, $150,000 in donations from community and religious lead- Ralph’s, The California Well- ers, and the Los Angeles Police ness Foundation and private Department. The comprehen-

IN MEMORIAM

Jerrold Emil Bender Jack G. Collins Ronald Allen Donovan Sergeant I Deputy Chief II Police Officer III Retired Retired Retired Serial No. 25265 Serial No. 3373 Serial No. 21697 EOW 11/26/12 EOW 12/9/12 EOW 12/23/12

Leon Wesley Orlando P. Yap William G. Perez OCTOBER Washington Jr. Principal Detention Policeman II +II None Detective II Officer Retired Retired Valley Jail Section Serial No. 7557 NOVEMBER Serial No. 13809 Serial No. G9010 EOW 12/23/12 EOW 11/27/12 EOW 12/16/12 Richard Gammel Gary Greubel Lieutenant Amby Owens William Alexander Detective III Retired Police Officer III+I Davison Retired Serial No. 20547 Retired Sergeant Serial No. 15767 EOW 11/20/12 Serial No. 21773 Retired EOW 12/24/12 EOW 11/29/12 Serial No. 21658 Bridgett K. Jackson EOW 12/20/12 Hoy C. Key Senior Clerk Typist DECEMBER Captain II Southwest Area Retired Serial No. V8942 Brian V. Flynn Serial No. 7608 EOW 11/21/12 Lieutenant II EOW 12/25/12 Retired Serial No. 7385 EOW 12/8/12

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RECENT ACTIONS BY THE POLICE COMMISSION

explained the backlog is October 31: The Police out the ranks. The the result of limited staff- Commission approved consent decree grew to ing. Latent fingerprinting the Inspector General’s include minorities. The processing is now report relative to Opera- goal has been to reach a limited as priority is tion– Valley Bureau force of 20% females. given to violent crimes. Narcotics Enforcement The Department is Officers are being Detail Command currently at 19.2% trained to gather finger- Accountability Perfor- females, which is well prints in the field. mance Audit. The audit above the national aver- was found to be com- age for law enforcement September 18: Senior October 16: Deputy plete and of good agencies. Clerk Typist Yazmin Chief Terry Hara quality. Garcia was named the presented the recommen- December 4 : September 2012 Police dation to award the November 7: Senior Commissioner Mack Commission Employee Police Commission Management Analyst I stated he had attended of the Month. Unit Citation which was William Jones was the historic swearing in approved. The citation named the Police Com- ceremony for Los Ange- September 25: The is being given to 14 mission Employee of the les District Attorney Police Commission individuals who were Month for October 2012. Jackie Lacey. The Received Biased instrumental in creating He has supervised the Master of Ceremonies Policing Update, 2nd and maintaining the permit Processing and was United States Quarter 2012, and Police Academy Magnet Records Section of District Attorney Andre Supplemental Review of Schools and the Police Commission Investiga- Birotte. The swearing in BP Complaint Investiga- Orientation Preparation tion Division for six event was attended by tions Recommendation Program. The Commis- years. Jones is an more than 1,200 people. to the Board of Police sioners added these two extremely hard worker Commissioners from programs are another and his team efficiently Commander Rick Webb. example of the Depart- process thousands He explained the report ments outstanding youth permits each year. is an overview of 65 programs. complaints, with 117 November 14: Assistant allegations which closed Received presentation Chief Sandy Jo MacAr- in the 2nd quarter of from Risk Manager Beth thur presented the Blake 2012. There is an 18% Corriea on the Risk – Justice Consent Decree reduction in BP from the Manager’s Report, Fiscal -Fiscal Year 2011-2012 same time last year. Year (FY) 2012/2013, Annual Report, which which was continued was approved. The Blake October 9: The Com- until the end of Novem- Justice Consent Decree mission received a verbal ber. The Commissioners was initiated in the update on the status of asked for a more specific 1970’s with a goal of the Latent Print Backlog report which included hiring more female from Deputy Chief Kirk the identified risks and officers and providing Albanese and Police strategies being used to equal opportunities for Administrator Yvette reach quantified goals. female officers through- Burney. Chief Albanese

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Police Commissioner Rafael Bernardino

Rafael Bernardino, Jr. was appointed to the Los Angeles Board of Police Commissioners by Mayor

Antonio R. Villaraigosa in August of 2012. Commissioner Bernardino is a Partner with the law firm of Hobson, Bernardino & Davis, LLP. He has practiced as a trial lawyer in the areas of criminal law, securities law, professional liability, intellectu- al property and environmental law.

Commissioner Bernardino graduated from the Uni- versity of Southern California in 1981 and from the University of Southern California School of Law in 1984 and was a member of the Law Review. Upon graduation, Commissioner Bernardino clerked for The Honorable Manuel L. Real, then Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Central District of California.

After completion of his judicial clerkship, Commis- sioner Bernardino joined several well-respected law firms. After completing several high-profile cases, Commissioner left private practice and became an Attorney Advisor in the United States Police Commissioner Department of Justice Office of Intelligence Policy Rafael Bernardino Jr. in Washington, D.C.. Commissioner Bernardino has also practiced as a trial lawyer in the areas of In addition to practicing law, Commissioner Bernar- criminal law, security law, professional liability, dino has been an Adjunct Professor and Guest intellectual property and environmental law. Lecturer at Loyola Law School, Glendale College

of Law, American Intercontinental University and Commissioner Bernardino is admitted to practice Westwood College. Commissioner Bernardino is before all Courts in the State of California, includ- also active in a variety of civic and local charitable ing the United States District Courts for Central, organizations and was a Member of the Proposition Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts and “Q” Citizen Oversight Committee and a Commis- the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Additionally, sioner on the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pension in the course of his practice, Mr. Bernardino has Board. been admitted to practice, pro hac vice, in state and federal courts in Texas, Michigan, Nevada and Kansas.

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CRIME WATCH CITY WIDE YEAR TO DATE Source ITD, LAPD

CRIME WATCH CITYWIDE YEAR TO DATE 10/27/12

Homicide -2.0% Burglary - 6.6%

Rape 5.7% BTFV 3.6%

Robbery -10.7% Personal/Other Theft 5.1%

Aggravated Assaults -5.5% Auto Theft - 4.2%

Total Violent Crimes - 7.6% Total Property Crimes 0.6% Total Part I Crimes - 0.9%

CRIME WATCH CITYWIDE YEAR TO DATE 11/24/12

Homicide 2.3% Burglary -6.8% Rape 4.0% BTFV 3.0%

Robbery -10.6% Personal/Other Theft 4.7%

Aggravated Assaults -6.0% Auto Theft -4.2%

Total Violent Crimes -7.8% Total Property Crimes 0.3% Total Part I Crimes -1.3%

CRIME WATCH CITYWIDE YEAR TO DATE 12/31/12

Homicide 0.3% Burglary -6.4%

Rape 4.9% BTFV 2.2%

Robbery -11.0% Personal/Other Theft 4.3%

Aggravated Assaults -6.3% Auto Theft -3.2%

Total Violent Crimes - 8.2% Total Property Crimes 0.2% Total Part I Crimes –1.4%

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The Following Personnel Were Commended By The Community

OCTOBER 2012 Kelly Sullivan Michele Gardner NOVEMBER 2012 Arthur Gonzalez CAPTAIN III SERGEANT I Kenneth Gutierrez CAPTAIN II John Incontro Teresa Akune Cintia Hernandez Brenda Crump Jaime Bennett Tony Im CAPTAIN II Kasie Chavez Ruben Jimenez CAPTAIN I Kelly Mulldorfer Alexander Chogyoji Sean Laule Jeffrey Bert Edward Pigao Robert Lisenby CAPTAIN I Jon Walker Erika Martinez LIEUTENANT II Edward Prokop Chris Mezich Wayne Lightfoot POLICE OFFICER III Claudia Negrete Michelle Richards LIEUTENANT II Anthony Bonner Sergio Ortiz Patrick Shields David Brandstetter Pierd Perez LIEUTENANT I Peter Zarcone Francisco Carrillo Kenneth Phillippe Bryan Lium Anthony Costello Thomas Poole LIEUTENANT I Rosalind Curry Brian Putnam DETECTIVE II Theresa Coyle Eddie Rattanapichetkul Ryuichi Ishitani Brian Engquest Daniel Hudson Raul Riojas Janice Louie John Russo Robert Frutos Enrique Robledo Ronnie Gilder Jane Russom DETECTIVE I DETECTIVE III Marco Guajardo Jason Sharman Brian Yori Richard Munguia Asia Hodge Domingo Silva Pete Verschueren Brian Indreland Arthur Spafford SERGEANT II Pantoee Sritrairatana Steven Weaver Darin Jarutirasan DETECTIVE II Matthew Valencia Deon Joseph Ryuichi Ishitani Jose Vasquez SERGEANT I Alberto Marengo Nicholas Lee Alberto Vazquez Richard Brunson Robert Plourde Francisco Martinez Scott Vostad Ranald Holcombe John Thacker David Miner Mayda Zavala Joel Miller Jonathan Zamora Stephen Nichols Andres Paredes POLICE OFFICER I POLICE OFFICER III Steven Martinez Jason Acevedo DETECTIVE I Pete Phermsangngam Harold DiCroce Karsten Vanderwerelt Allison Ashnault Karen Rayner Patrick Flaherty George Chavez Barrett Halcromb Rafael Rodriguez POLYGRAPH Brian McClary Jeffrey Heller EXAMINER 3 Sean Murtha Humberto Irigoyen POLICE OFFICER II Joanne Honea Ricardo Oliva Thayer Lake Richard Acosta Guillermo Mixer Alex Archuleta RESERVE POLICE POLICE OFFICER I Christian Mrakich Ricky Davis OFFICER I Freddy Gonzalez Juan Rodriguez Thomas Denton Robert Eisman Robert Rowedder Christopher Doan Erik Shear James Espinoza Dondee Stout Roger Fontes Continued on page 17

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PSYCHOLOGIST II Sean Murtha Dr. Michael Craw Fernando Ochoa Ricardo Oliva DECEMBER 2012 James Woods

CAPTAIN III POLICE OFFICER II Justin Eisenberg Robert Barnes Beatrice Girmala Kimmie Williams Dixon Thomas Luna LIEUTENANT II Randall McCain Alan Hamilton Adam Mezquita Wayne Lightfoot Sean Murtha Fernando Ochoa LIEUTENANT I Ricardo Oliva Ruby Malachi James Woods

DETECTIVE III POLICE OFFICER II Jesse Alvarado Matthew Cerniglia Stefanie Diaz Estevan Estrada Delmy Evans DETECTIVE I Sean Foote Travonne Dixon Christopher Gibson Barrett Halcromb Michael Gilbert George Molina Alejandro Pineda Dondee Stout Misha Wei Thomas Townsend Martha Zamora Brian Yori Mayda Zavala

SERGEANT II Steven Embrich Steven Weaver

SERGEANT I Ruben Arellano Timothy Kirkpatrick

POLICE OFFICER III Robert Barnes Kimmie Williams Dixon Thomas Luna Randall McCain Adam Mezquita

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ROLL CALL OF EVENTS

20th Annual Chaplain’s Banquet Monday, November 5, 2012 5:30 p.m. Double Tree by Hilton 120 South Street Los Angeles CA 90012

59th Annual Sports Awards Banquet Thursday, November 15, 2012 5:00 a.m. Elysian Park 1880 North Academy Drive Los Angeles, California 90012

Holiday Hoedown Thursday, December 13, 2012 10:30 a.m. Deaton Hall 100 West First Street Los Angeles, California 90012

2012 LAPD Holiday Party Saturday, December 15, 2012 7:30 a.m. Omni Los Angeles Hotel 251 South Olive Street Los Angeles, California 90012

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