LASD extends its sincere condolences & prayers to our family at Sumter County Sheriff’s Office (Sumter, SC) for the loss of Corporal Andrew Gillette, who was killed in the line of duty today. May you be in God’s arms. #LODD #ThinBlueLine
Sheriff Alex Villanueva would like to thank KTLA News Reporters Lu Parker and Glen Walker for the one on one discussion this evening. Sheriff Alex Villanueva was able to discuss successful stories from the Department that affect all LA County;
1- The successful outcome of LA Human Trafficking Task Force Operation
2- Successful results of the “We All Count” event
3- Story about a local 3rd grade hero from Lakewood
Lastly THANK YOU for the birthday wishes!
Thank you to Pastor KW Tulloss for inviting Sheriff Villanueva and Undersheriff Tim Murakami to speak at the Baptist Ministers Conference of So. California w/the Honorable Dr. Carl Washington. With community engagement, we strive to improve accountability & trust which are vital to those we serve.
Today I was able to examine the collaborative efforts of assisting the homeless in #LongBeach with Long Beach Police Department (CA), LADWP, LASD & Supervisor Janice Hahn’s Team.
We spoke about inter-jurisdictional & interdisciplinary challenges & how communities benefit through our continued partnerships #SheriffV
The #LASD Homeless Outreach Services Team (HOST) was created to combat homelessness and preserve public safety. To learn more:
Sheriff Villanueva Announces “We All Count” Campaign for Voting at Women’s Jail
Just because someone is incarcerated, doesn’t mean they can’t still exercise certain rights, like voting. Many inmates housed in Los Angeles County jails are still eligible to vote. They are also encouraged to vote, and to express opinions through their ballot choices on issues which affect them and their families.
During a joint press conference with Sheriff Alex Villanueva, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department; and Registrar Dean Logan, Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk, the Sheriff introduced the “We All Count” voting campaign. This unique and innovative pilot program was introduced at the Century Regional Detention Facility (CRDF) and allowed eligible inmates housed there to register to vote, become empowered to make informed voting choices, and cast ballots inside the facility.
Population management Bureau personnel and Education Based Incarceration staff engaged qualifying women housed at the facility and determined who was interested in voting. Once eligibility was confirmed, the inmates attended a non-partisan civics course to gain a basic understanding of civic life, politics, government, and a brief history of how our nation and government were developed. Election materials were provided and, if an inmate was not registered, she was assisted through the process.
In past practices, participating inmates used the vote-by-mail process, either through their facility voting coordinator or their own designee. However, on Saturday, February 22, 2020 and Sunday, February 23, 2020, as part of the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s voting campaign, they made ballot marking devices available to the eligible women inside the jail facility. This is a unique and innovative event, to increase civic engagement for justice-involved residents.
The press conference took place at the doorstep of the CRDF housing facility on Sunday, February 23, 2020, where the Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk also made voting available to the public that day, inside of a temporary, mobile polling booth. This was to encourage local members of the community, visitors and even facility personnel to vote early through its location of convenience.
“I’m pleased to say that almost 2,200 inmates throughout all Los Angeles County housing facilities chose to participate in voting and were registered,” said Sheriff Villanueva.
Eligibility for incarcerated persons to vote is determined by several factors. Participants must be:
The only time a person cannot vote while in county jail is if they are:
Artesia, CA – Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Traffic Services Detail will be conducting a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday, February 21, 2020, at an undisclosed location within the city limits between the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
DUI Checkpoints like this one are placed in locations based on collision statistics and frequency of DUI arrests. Deputies will be looking for signs of alcohol and/or drug impairment, with deputies checking drivers for proper licensing.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department reminds drivers that “DUI Doesn’t Just Mean Booze.” If you take prescription drugs, particularly those with a driving or operating machinery warning on the label, you might be impaired enough to get a DUI. Marijuana can also be impairing, especially in combination with alcohol or other drugs, and can result in a DUI.
In 2017, 1,120 people were killed in alcohol-involved crashes on California roads. Last year the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department investigated 395 DUI collisions which have claimed 21 lives and resulted in another 590 injuries.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department offers these reminders to ensure you have a safe night of fun that doesn’t involve a DUI:
• Always use a designated sober driver – a friend who is not drinking, ride-share, cab or public transportation – to get home.
• See someone who is clearly impaired try and drive? Take the keys and help them make other arrangements to find a sober way home.
• Report drunk drivers – Call 911. • Hosting a party? Offer nonalcoholic drinks. Monitor who are drinking and how they are getting home.
Getting home safely is cheap, but getting a DUI is not! Drivers caught driving impaired and charged with DUI can expect the impact of a DUI arrest to be upwards of $13,500. This includes fines, fees, DUI classes, license suspension and other expenses not to mention possible jail time.
Funding for this checkpoint is provided to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
“Go Safely, California” Impaired Driving 30 sec:
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Alex Villanueva,
Sheriff Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
Investigators from the Sheriff’s Department’s Special Victims Bureau conducted an investigation regarding an inappropriate sexual relationship between a 53 year-old teacher and a female 15 year-old student at Pete Knight High School, 37423 70th Street East in Palmdale.
On January 30, 2020, the facts of the investigation were presented to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. 17 counts were filed against the suspect, including Lewd Acts with a Child, Unlawful Oral Copulation, and Unlawful Sexual Intercourse with a Minor.
On February 19, 2020, suspect Anthony Faaborg, male White, was arrested at his residence in Palmdale. He is currently in-custody with bail set at $975,000.
The booking photo is not being released at this time.
The investigation is on-going. No further information is available.
Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Victims Bureau.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department – Special Victims Bureau is tasked with investigating the sexual and physical abuse of children and felonious sexual assaults involving adult victims. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Special Victims Bureau toll free tip line at (877) 710-5273 or by email at [email protected].
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call “Crime Stoppers” by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), or use your smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP or “P3 Mobile” for the hearing impaired on Google play or the App Store, or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
It was a pleasure to promote Commander Tardy and recognize her as a strong leader in our Department for #BlackHistoryMonth.
In 1994, Commander Tardy graduated from the Academy and began her LASD career at the Sybil Brand Institute for Women, where she served as a line deputy and training officer until she transferred to Temple Station (TEM) in 1999. While at TEM, Commander Tardy worked patrol as well as special assignments. In 2001, she promoted to a Gang Investigator and transferred to Operation Safe Streets Bureau (OSS), working out of Compton Station.
In 2006, she promoted to Sergeant and remained at Compton Station, serving as a field Supervisor, Detective Bureau Sergeant and Operations Sergeant. She promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 2011 and transferred to Men’s Central Jail for two years before transferring again to Carson Station (CAS) in 2013. There she served as a Watch Commander as well as the Detective Lieutenant and Operations Lieutenant.
In 2015, Commander Tardy transferred to Headquarters as an Executive Aide for Central Patrol Division, where she served for one year until she promoted to Captain of South Los Angeles Station (SLA). She served as the Unit Commander at SLA until her promotion to her current rank of Commander in January, 2019.
Throughout her career, Commander Tardy has been actively involved in the communities she’s served. She has helped to organize a West Athens Peace March to address violence in the community, assisted with the organization of a Community Partnership Group within Central Patrol Division, and helped develop Crisis Intervention Worker protocol for LASD. She has also participated in multiple Walk for Life marches in South Los Angeles, contributed to the E-pal program at an elementary school, and worked with Southwest College to establish the first-ever Internship program, which includes SLA as well as Compton and Century Stations. Commander Tardy has also served on the Commander Management Task Force to address violence within the jails, and is responsible for attending recruitment events within Central Patrol Division’s jurisdiction.
Commander Tardy has attended UCLA and received her Bachelor’s Degree from California State University- San Bernardino. She has been on the Board of Trustees for the Black Peace Officers Association since 2011 and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She has one son who plays basketball for Bethesda Christian University. In her off-duty time, she enjoys spending time with family, playing basketball and volleyball, doing home-improvement projects, mentoring and doing community service.
On Saturday, February 15, 2020, Sheriff Villanueva attended the 2020 Crime Summit hosted by the Councilwoman Tana McCoy from the city of Compton.
At the meeting, Sheriff Villanueva expressed his appreciation for the collaborative efforts made by LASD Special Victims Bureau, the FBI and the Homeland Security Investigations Human Trafficking units to prevent and stop sex crimes involving Human Trafficking.
Sheriff Villanueva emphasized that the Compton Sheriff’s Station, along with the whole Sheriff’s Department, is committed to protect the communities we serve. The violent crime rate had been reduced in 2019 and we will continue to work in the most efficient manner to achieve a further success.
In the meeting, the Operation Safe Streets Bureau Lieutenant Diviak and Detective Beltran from Narcotics bureau also conducted presentations to explain violent crimes, gangs and common street drugs. They answered questions raised by the community members relating to weapons, school safety and neighborhood watch.
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is willing to stay connected with our communities and their culture to make a positive impact. We will grow together with the community leadership and keep our city safe.
According to the New York Times today, President Trump is deploying elite tactical border patrol agents known as BORTAC (Border Patrol Tactical Unit) to so called sanctuary cities. I strongly oppose this irresponsible deployment of federal SWAT agents in Los Angeles County for civil immigration enforcement.
In 2019, I reduced ICE transfers by 53% and lowered serious crimes in Los Angeles County by 7%. This debunks the White House’s claim that SB-54 and similar laws throughout the nation will somehow lead to an increase in violent crime. We cannot allow the federal government to weaponize our immigration system for partisan politics. This poorly thought out plan can only be seen as a tactic to intimidate an already vulnerable population and drive them deeper into the shadows.
As the Sheriff of Los Angeles County, I am responsible for everyone’s public safety regardless of immigration status. We are not any safer if an entire segment of our population is afraid to report crimes to local law enforcement.
Sheriff Alex Villanueva
