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IMMINENT THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY

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IMMINENT THREAT TO PUBLIC SAFETY October 28, 2021 As homicides continued to rise, the Board of Supervisors voted to require all Los Angeles County employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face discipline, up to and including termination.  The Board’s vaccination mandate is causing a mass exodus within the Department, which is an absolutely absurd…

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VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE vs “VACCINE MANDATE POLICE”

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VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE vs “VACCINE MANDATE POLICE” October 8, 2021 In Los Angeles County we have a Board of Supervisors who repeatedly call to empty the jails and release felons back onto the streets; a District Attorney who refuses to prosecute many misdemeanors and has effectively de-criminalized a myriad of crimes through his special directives; a…

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RUMORS OF MANDATORY COVID VACCINATIONS UNDER THE THREAT OF DISCIPLINE

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RUMORS OF MANDATORY COVID VACCINATIONS UNDER THE THREAT OF DISCIPLINE August 25, 2021 Personally, I have received the COVID vaccination, and I encourage others to become vaccinated.  I also respect the individual rights of others to make decisions about their own bodies.  Considering recent countywide directives being discussed related to mandatory vaccinations, under the threat…

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LA County Health Officer order to mask while indoors

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LOS ANGELES COUNTY HEALTH OFFICER ORDER MODIFICATION MASKING WHILE INDOORS July 16, 2021 Forcing the vaccinated and those who already contracted COVID-19 to wear masks indoors is not backed by science and contradicts the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.  The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) has authority to…

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Reopening of Jail Visitations at CRDF

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Update: LASD has expanded visitation to all facilities starting Saturday, June 5, 2021. More information here. LASD values the importance of visitation, and its role in family connectedness during this difficult time. We are excited to announce the phased reopening of jail visitation commencing on Mother’s Day weekend (May 8th and 9th) at Century Regional…

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Operation Homebound

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Operation Homebound UPDATE: Great News, LASD’s Operation Homebound has resumed! On January 7, 2021, Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva put “Operation Homebound” into motion.  A program designed to vaccinate the most underrepresented, homebound, and underserved disabled residents in our communities, including those experiencing homelessness. Deputy paramedics preparing vaccines for a home bound resident. We…

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Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Continues Enforcement of Super-Spreader Events in LA County 

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On Saturday, December 19, 2020, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) continued enforcement of the Los Angeles County health orders to address underground party events.  The driving concern was the fact these incidents violated the Los Angeles County Health Officer Orders regarding COVID protocols, also known as a “Super Spreader Event.” We monitored parties…

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Sheriff outlines Challenges in Custody amid COVID 19

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Sheriff Villanueva Outlines Challenges in Custody Environment Amid COVID-19 https://www.facebook.com/LosAngelesCountySheriffsDepartment/videos/1095110077532726/ Since realizing COVID-19 was underway, headed into our lives, facilities, jails, and daily operations, Sheriff Alex Villanueva directed Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department employees to take precautionary measures for everyone’s protection. Custody is a particularly unique environment in which to take these kinds of measures.  Nevertheless,…

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Innovation and Fiscal Responsibility, in the Face of COVID-19

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Innovation and Fiscal Responsibility, in the Face of COVID-19 During a virtual press conference given Monday, April 27, 2020, Sheriff Alex Villanueva was joined by Dr. Christina Ghaly, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Health Service; Chief Daryl Osby, Los Angeles County Fire Department; Captain Chris Kovac, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department-Custody Support…

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File Police reports online

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File Police reports online In case you did not know, you can file a police report through our website.  The Sheriff’s Online Report Tracking System (SORTS) allows you to file a specific type of crime or incident report. Once your report is reviewed and accepted, you will receive a free copy of the approved report…

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