LASD Newsletter: June 26, 2021

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In the Community with Sheriff Villaneuva

June 26, 2021


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SHERIFF VILLANUEVA TAKES PROACTIVE APPROACH TO HELPING THE HOMELESS ACROSS ALL JURISDICTIONS

June 23, 2021

According to the Los Angeles Homeless Servicing Authority 2020 count, Los Angeles County had over 66,000 persons experiencing homelessness living in our streets. LA County is experiencing an influx of transients from across the nation who are taking away valuable services from the local homeless population. Sheriff Villanueva is requesting for the BOS to tap into all available state/federal funding and resources in order to help the residents of LA County... WATCH VIDEO AND READ LETTER


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TRANSIT SERVICES BUREAU DEPUTIES SAVE SUCIDAL MAN

June 11, 2021

In late April, Deputies Abel Gutierrez and Hector Gonzalez saw a man slowly approaching their patrol vehicle. They noticed the man was bleeding and had a cut across his neck. They stabilized him and requested medial services. If it wasn't for their quick actions, the man would have bled to death... LISTEN TO PODCAST


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SHERIFF VILLANUEVA JOINS LA CITY COUNCILMAN JOE BUSCIANO IN GIVING RAPPER "STIX" THE KEYS TO WATTS

June 19, 2021

"Stix" has impacted nearly 15,000 youth throughout the Watts community rallying for education and financial literacy. He's been involved in projects ranging from financial literacy management classes, teaming up with LA Clippers for the renovation of multiple outdoor courts and a gym, meal deliveries to residents, to providing free health fairs and dental check ups...READ MORE


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LASD-SEB INTRODUCES THE FIRE CAT 

June 06, 2021

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) introduced the Fire Cat, a vehicle equipped with a roof mounted water nozzle with a camera attached to it, capable of fighting large fires and providing security at the same time. It is used in tactical situations involving fire that are too dangerous for firefighters to approach...READ MORE AND WATCH VIDEO


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PAYING IT FORWARD: A STORY OF SUCCESS 

June 24, 2021 

Six years ago, the Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) met Joe when he was living in a huge encampment in the Rio Hondo River. With he help of HOST, Joe was able to get out of that encampment and into his own apartment. Joe is now a full time barber and offered his services to those living on the Venice boardwalk... READ MORE AND WATCH VIDEO


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