In The Community With Sheriff Villanueva

SHERIFF VILLANUEVA CALLS FOR ZERO TOLERANCE FOR HATE CRIMES

March 25, 2021

On Thursday, March 25, 2021, Sheriff Alex Villanueva held a press conference in front of the Hall of Justice to announce his support for the Asian community.  He was joined by; Consul General of Japan in Los Angeles, Akira Muto;    Honorary Consul General of Cambodia in Los Angeles, Mr. Kim Chha Hout; Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Los Angeles, Kyung Jae Park; Mayor of Monterey Park, Yvonne Yin; Mayor of San Gabriel, Chin Ho Liao, the support of Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in Los Angeles, Zhang Ping, the Sheriff’s Community Advisory Council, and other highly respected community leaders...READ MORE AND VIEW VIDEO

SURVIVING AN ACTIVE SHOOTER: WHAT WOULD YOU DO? 

March 23, 2021

Active shooter events have increased with frequency throughout the United States. In the event of a sudden attack by a gunman while at work, school, or in public, preparation is key. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has created this video to help people answer the question "What would you do?". READ MORE AND VIEW VIDEO

LASD OPERATION HOMEBOUND: AIMING TO VACCINATE HOMEBOUND RESIDENTS AGAINST COVID-19

MARCH 15, 2021

On January 7, 2021, Sheriff Alex Villanueva set into motion a plan to have Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff’s, who are certified Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs), to provide vaccines to those in LA County who are homebound.  After approval from the Governor, LASD launched “Operation Homebound.” LASD Deputy Sheriffs are providing in-home vaccinations to seniors and persons with disabilities who cannot commute to a vaccination clinic...READ MORE AND VIEW VIDEO 

LASD HOSTED THE FIRST OF 8  COVID-19 CLINICS OFFERED TO EMPLOYEES 

March 05, 2021

In a race against this pandemic, Los Angeles County Deputy Sheriff Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) hosted the first COVID-19 mobile vaccination clinic. The first of eight clinics offered to LASD employees (sworn, professional staff, and reserves). These clinics will free up the Department of Public Health (DPH) responsibility of vaccinating LASD's 18,000 employees, allowing DPH to focus on LA County's underserved communities...VIEW VIDEO 

INTRODUCING THE LASD

PODCAST: PERSONAL STORIES BEHIND THE BADGE 

MARCH 11, 2021

Lieutenant Sue Burakowski dreamed of becoming an LASD Special Enforcement Bureau, SWAT Operator as a young teenage girl. That dream became a reality. Lieutenant Burakowski, is the FIRST female Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) operator of the elite LASD Special Enforcement Bureau. Stay tuned. You don’t want to miss this!... LISTEN TO PREVIEW