Chief of Police, UCLA Police Dept., Retired Chief USC DPS, South LA Native, Crenshaw HS, UCLA & USC Alum, Retired LAPD. Opinions are mine. Go Bruins!
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…And, a Great Time was had by all! A Big Thank you to everyone that came out to our @UCPDLA 2nd Annual Pancakes with Police Community engagement event this week. I had a great time & am already looking forward to next year’s. #GoBruins!
It is always an honor to recognize exceptional public servants I’m grateful to serve with. Our 2024 Dispatcher of the Year, Sonia Del Castillo represents the best of the best. Without dispatchers, we literally cannot do our jobs. They're the 1st first responders! Congratulations!
Congratulations to our Dispatcher of the Year for 2024, Sonia Del Castillo! Sonia provides exceptional customer service by showing empathy to callers, and anticipates officer needs from building strong relationships with them.
Learn more about Sonia: police.ucla.edu/blog/sonia-d…
Today we honor a Great man, a Great UCLA Bruin, US Serviceman...the Great Dodger. Jackie Robinson...He is one of my heroes. Thank you #42 for using your talents & voice for change during & after your baseball career. #JackieRobinsonDay
Also First Responders, our @UCPDLA Dispatchers are our backbone, heart & soul. Without them we literally can not do our jobs. So, in honor of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week 2024 and every day & night we thank & salute you! #NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek
This year’s event promises to be bigger and better! Save the Date and come on out and join us. #GoBruins!
With the passing of Reverend/Dr. Cecil “Chip” Murray, the retired, beloved pastor of L.A.’s First AME Church & civil rights icon, we lost a true Spiritual Servant Leader who’s influence will benefit generations. I thank you for your mentorship.
Rest in Peace & Power my friend.
Love this 💙💛….#GoBruins!
April 3, 1968
56 years ago today
This speech given in Memphis on the night before he was assassinated was delivered without notes & Dr. King, feeling sick had not planned to speak, but he summoned the strength to deliver this powerful speech in support of striking Workers. #MLK
APRIL 3, 1968 as we reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. we can admire that on his very last days he was still fighting the good fight of faith in justice for all. #Nonviolence365 #MLK
Let us Rejoice! Have a Blessed, Easter/Resurrection Sunday. #HeIsRisen #EasterSunday2024
May the significance of this day fill your Heart with Gratitude and Hope. Have a Blessed Good Friday. #GoodFriday2024 #Love #Hope #Sacrifice
One of the most important responsibilities of a police department is the management of its property/ evidence room. @UCPDLA is fortunate to have 2 of the best in Property Officers Gadal & Valenzuela. Thank you both, you are appreciated. #SupportingOurCommunity #GoBruins
What happens to all the evidence our officers collect and belongings that are left behind on campus? They are under the care of our Property Division, Lead Property Officer Eric Gadal and Property Officer Albert Valenzuela.
Learn more about them: police.ucla.edu/blog/meet-uc…
A heartfelt Thank you to Jordan Ramirez, a teen who walks hundreds of miles each year visiting 1st Responders to simply present the agencies with a “Thank you for your Service” plaque. Yesterday he visited @UCPDLA & we are humbled by his expression of support. #Hero #Thankful
Keep Dancing. #MarchMadness2024 #GoBruins!
Having visited Coach at his condo quite a few times and actually sat in his den, being able to visit this regularly brings back such great memories. So grateful that the Wooden Family made this special place possible. Thank you.
In 2010, not long after John Wooden’s passing, @UCLAAthletics recreated the cluttered den from Coach’s Encino condo, piece for piece as the Wooden family generously donated almost all the contents for the Hall of Fame den. Find out more here: ow.ly/83LK50QW9BZ.
#BruinProud
Join us for Year #2 of this fun filled @UCLA Community event! Meet your dedicated officers, student EMS, K9s & other @UCPDLA personnel serving our campus. And, enjoy breakfast on us! #GoBruins
Pancakes with Police is back! 🥞👮♂️ Join us for free coffee and pancakes on Tuesday, April 16 from 8-11 a.m. Meet our officers and enjoy interactive displays, photo opportunities, and station tours.
Learn more: police.ucla.edu/blog/pancake…
Few LAPD officers have been such impactful change agents as was Detective/Sergeant Fanchon Blake who’s landmark class action law suit resulted in a consent decree mandating gender equality in hiring, assignments & promotion of women & underrepresented groups. #WomensHistoryMonth
I’m reminded of this great quote by RBG, and am grateful for serving alongside these and so many other amazing women…
“Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.”
– Ruth Bader Ginsburg
#InternationalWomansDay
On #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate all the exceptional women serving in our department and law enforcement agencies throughout our country and state. Thank you for your service!
