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Chief Bratton Makes Los Angeles History

At Elysian Park this morning, Chief Bratton was sworn in for his second 5-year term, making history as the first Los Angeles Police Chief appointed to a second term since the 1992 City Charter change, and as the first Chief in LAPD history to serve consecutive back-to-back terms.  The Chief was sworn in by Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa with his wife, Rikki Klieman, his father, William E. Bratton, his son, David Bratton, and Los Angeles Police Commission President Anthony Pacheco looking on.  In a touching scene that broke from tradition, the senior Mr. Bratton performed the pinning of the badge on his son, the Chief.

In his acceptance remarks, Chief Bratton referred to having met, with the help of the talented men and women of the LAPD, his original four goals of removing the tarnish from the LAPD badge, reducing crime, achieving terrorism prevention and preparedness, and delivering compliance with the Federal Consent Decree.  He spoke of the badge, the most famous badge in the policing profession, and stated that with the support of the Department and the Police Commissioners, he felt as though he had two badges shielding him, in effect.  He thanked the many people he’s known and worked with along the way, many of whom were present, and then he thanked the sworn and civilian staff of the Los Angeles Police Department for their hard work and complimented them on the results of their efforts.

Describing a moment from Chief Bratton’s original job interview, California Senator Alex Padilla told of Chief Bratton’s response when asked what he would like his LAPD legacy to be.  The Chief said he would know he had been successful if, years after the job had ended, the changes that had been implemented during his tenure were still in place and generating positive results.  In his speech today, the Chief stated his belief that the work he and the members of the Department have done- and will continue to do- were indeed laying the foundation for the LAPD’s success far into the future.

Dignitaries past and present turned out to show their support for the Chief.  Among the notable guests were former Los Angeles Mayor Jim Hahn and former Los Angeles Police Commission President Rick Caruso, each of whom the Chief acknowledged for the large roles they played in his being here today.  Speakers included Jerry Brown, Attorney General of California; Mayor Villaraigosa; Eric Garcetti, City Council President; Ed Reyes, City Councilmember, 1st District; Mr. Pacheco; Senator Padilla; and Andrea Sheridan-Ordin, Los Angeles Police Commissioner and former member of the Christopher Commission.  Also on the dais were many Los Angeles City Councilmembers; Police Commissioners John Mack, Shelley Freeman, and Alan Skobin; Chiefs of Police from other area departments; Karen Wagener, President of the Police Foundation; Assistant Chiefs and Deputy Chiefs of the Los Angeles Police Department; and more.  In the audience were numerous community leaders, the men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department, and family and friends of Chief Bratton.  The actors James Caan, Sylvester Stallone and Angie Dickinson, of Police Woman fame, were also present.

LAPD Chief William J. Bratton Begins Second 5-Year Term

Chief Brattons Reappointment podcast

Los Angeles: Los Angeles Police Chief William J. Bratton made Department history today as he became the first Chief to be sworn in to serve a second term under the new term limits set in 1992 by City Charter Amendment F.  Chief Bratton also becomes the first Chief of the LAPD to serve consecutive back-to-back terms.   The Chief was sworn in for his second 5-year term during a public ceremony at the Elysian Park Academy.

Chief Bratton became the 54th Chief of Police of the Los Angeles Police Department on October 25, 2002.  Under his leadership, and thanks to the hard work of the men and women of the LAPD, Los Angeles has seen historic crime reductions.  From the day of Chief Bratton’s first swearing in through October 23, 2007, homicides are down 36%, while total Part I crimes are down 31%.  The current crime rate in the City is lower than it has been at any time since the 1950's. Additionally, Chief Bratton has directed a major reform of the Department, helping to change the insular culture of the rank-and-file and deliver a level of transparency to the public that is unprecedented in LAPD history. Chief Bratton has also achieved near-complete compliance with the Federal Consent Decree, implemented the use of modern technology in fighting crime and positioned the LAPD as a leader in terrorism prevention and preparedness.

"For the last five years, Chief Bratton has served the people of Los Angeles with honor, integrity and professionalism while achieving a level of success unrivaled anywhere in the nation," said Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa.  "Bill Bratton is the finest police chief in the nation, and the residents of Los Angeles are fortunate to have him for another five years."

Police Commission President Anthony Pacheco said of Bratton’s swearing in, “I am very proud to be part of this day when my fellow Police Commissioners and I give the City of Los Angeles another five years with the leading law enforcement professional in this country. Chief Bratton’s accomplishments in the past five years are nothing short of outstanding, and there is no doubt, under his leadership, the next five years will be a turning point for public safety in our City.”

Dignitaries present at today’s ceremony included Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Police Commissioners Anthony Pacheco, John Mack, Shelley Freeman, Andrea Ordin and Alan Skobin, former Police Commission President Rick Caruso, members of the Los Angeles City Council, elected officials including California State Attorney General Jerry Brown, numerous community leaders, the men and women of the Los Angeles Police Department, and family and friends of Chief Bratton.

Los Angeles Times on Chief Brattons Reappointment

Daily News on Chief Brattons Reappointment

Dispute Turns Deadly

Los Angeles: A dispute ended in the stabbing death of a 40-year-old Los Angeles man.   

On October 8, 2007, at about 2:10 p.m., Deric Wesley was sitting with his girlfriend at the bus stop near the corner of Western Avenue and Vernon Street.  While the two were waiting for a bus, James Daniels, 54, rode up on a bicycle and began arguing with Wesley over an alleged money debt.  Daniels became irate and pulled out a knife and stabbed Wesley multiple times, once in the neck.  Daniels then rode off northbound on his bicycle.

Daniels was located by officers shortly after the incident and was taken into custody without incident.  He is currently being held on $550,000 bail, for murder.

Wesley was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.  He remained on life support until October 23, 2007, at 8:50 p.m., he died from his injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to call South-Bureau Homicide Detectives Ty Lee or Frank Alvelais at 213-485-2417.  On weekends and after hours please call the 24-hour Detective Information Desk at 1-877-LAW-FULL (529-3855).

Police Chief Bratton Announces Promotions

Los Angeles: Chief of Police William Bratton today announced the following transfers and promotions of LAPD Command Staff, effective November 11th.

• Captain III Scott Kroeber, currently assigned to Metropolitan Division, has been promoted to Commander. He will become Assistant Commanding Officer of Special Operations Bureau.
• Lieutenant II Lance Smith, currently assigned to Medical Liaison Section, has been promoted to Captain I. He will become Patrol Captain of Northeast Area.
• Lieutenant II Phil Fontanetta, currently assigned to Emergency Operations Division, has been promoted to Captain I. He will become Patrol Captain of Southwest Area.
• Lieutenant II Ivan Minsal, currently assigned to Foothill Area, has been promoted to Captain I. He will become Patrol Captain of Foothill Area.
• Lieutenant II Dennis Kato, currently assigned to Incident Management and Training Bureau, has been promoted to Captain I. He will become Patrol Captain of 77th Street Area.

• The following paygrade advancements were announced:

• Captain II Jeffrey Greer, currently assigned to Metropolitan Division, has been promoted to Captain III. He will become Commanding Officer of Metropolitan Division.
• Captain I Rob Hauck, currently assigned to Office of Operations, has been promoted to Captain II. He will become Assistant Commanding Officer of Metropolitan Division.
• Captain I Steve Zipperman, currently assigned to Foothill Area, has been promoted to Captain III. He will become Commanding Officer of West Valley Area.
• Captain II Bill Eaton, currently assigned to LAX, has been promoted to Captain III. He will become Commanding Officer of West Los Angeles Area.

• The following reassignments were also announced:

• Captain III John Sherman, currently assigned as Commanding Officer of West Valley Area, has been reassigned as Commanding Officer of the new 21st Northwest Community Police Station, scheduled to open October, 2008.
• Captain III Matt Blake, currently assigned as Commanding Officer of West Los Angeles Area, will become the Commanding Officer of the new 20th police station tentatively name Olympic Area Community Police Station schedule to open November 2008.
• Captain II Bill Sutton, currently assigned as Commanding Officer of South Traffic Division, has been reassigned as Commanding Officer of LAX.
• Captain I Eric Davis, currently assigned as Patrol Captain of Northeast Area, has been reassigned as Special Assistant of Office of Operations.
• Captain I Don Schwartzer, currently assigned as Patrol Captain of Southwest Area, has been reassigned as Commanding Officer of South Traffic Division.

Questions may be directed to Media Relations Section.

Notes from the October 23, 2024 Police Commission Weekly Meeting

• Police Commission President Anthony Pacheco, speaking on behalf of the Commission, sent his thoughts to those facing the devastating wildfires. 
• Chief Bratton revealed the Department's overall crime reduction for 2007 is at 4.3% as of this week.  The Department is on track to reach its year-end goal of 5%.
• Over the five years since Chief Bratton joined the Department, total Part I crimes are down 31%
• Chief Bratton will be reappointed to a second term as Chief on Thursday, October 25, 2007, at 10:00 a.m. at the Elysian Park Academy field.
• Chief Bratton attended the 114th annual IACP Conference last week in New Orleans.  Over  the course of the Conference, the LAPD emerged as the clear leader in delivering declines in crime, and for its state-of-the-art Use of Force investigations, as well as in audits, vehicles, training and more.  Among the attendees at the Conference were Chiefs of Police of the nation's 50 largest cities.
• Chief Bratton announced several command staff promotions that will take place in the next deployment period.
• The Executive Director announced the contract for in-car video cameras will be on the agenda for next week's Police Commission meeting.
• The Inspector General spoke on Civilian Oversight at the IACP Conference in New Orleans.
• The Inspector General introduced new staff member, Special Investigator Mike Heinz.
• Carlos Gonzales, Senior Systems Analyst in the Inspector General's Office, was given a certificate for Employee of the Month.
• A follow-up discussion with the Department, relative to the investigation of the events occurring at MacArthur Park on May 1, 2007, with Deputy Chief Mike Hillmann, Police Administrator Jerry Chaleff and Commander Sandi Jo MacArthur, was accepted.  Specifics included the language used in dispersal orders, the impact on current and future training curriculums, and an update on the status of re-branding helmets and vests, the timeline thereof and the cost.  An overall update of the status of the investigation was requested for the near future.
• A verbal presentation and discussion from the Department, relative to an overview of the Internal Affairs investigations and disciplinary process, was made by Deputy Chief Mark Perez and was accepted.  At next week's Police Commission meeting, Chief Perez and the Inspector General will make presentations on the the process being used in the investigation of the incident at MacArthur Park, and will address specific questions as submitted by Police Commissioners.
• The Department's report, relative to a Grants Adjustment Notice of a six month "No Cost Extension" to March 31, 2025 for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program, was approved.
• The Department's report, relative to a $200,000.00 grant application for the 2008-2009 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Forensic Capacity from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, was approved.
• The Department's report, in response to City Council motion (CF #07-2615), relative to the Department's efforts in monitoring sexual predators, and coordinating with County, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies was approved.
• The Department's report, in response to City Council motion (CF #07-2083), relative to the Graffiti Tracker program and the Department's graffiti abatement initiatives, and discussed by Captain Fabian Lizarraga, was approved.
• The Department's report, in response to Board query, relative to possible trends and specific concerns in the Annual Complaint Report, which was approved by Board action of June 5, 2025 and discussed by Commander Rick Webb, was continued. Commander Webb, the Executive Director and the Inspector General will work together to address the specifics of the quality, thoroughness and accuracy of the Department's complaint process and will then address the Commission at a future meeting.
• The Department's report, relative to the Gang Enforcement Detail Work Product Assessment Summary First Quarter, Fiscal Year 2007/2008, pursuant to Consent Decree Paragraphs 131 (a, f, and g), and discussed by Erin Kinney, was approved.
• The Department's report, relative to the required annual review of the Audit Division Charter, which was approved by the Police Commission on January 10, 2006, was approved.
• The Department's report, relative to Special Order amending Department Manual Sections 3/258.02 and 3/258.03 entitled "Restriction and Reinstatement of the Right to Carry a Firearm and Powers of Arrest Subsequent to the Medical Inability to Meet Department Firearm Qualification Standards," was approved.
• The Department's report, relative to the Quarterly Status Report, Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year 2006/2007 of the Annual Audit Plan, pursuant to Consent Decree Paragraph 124, was approved.
• The Department's report, relative to the Audit of Arrest, Booking, and Charging Reports, First Quarter of Fiscal Year 2007/2008, pursuant to Consent Decree Paragraphs 70 (a and b), 73, 106e (i and vii), 128, and 131 (a, c, and e), was approved.
• The Department's report, in response to Board query, relative to a statistical report on Criminal Case Filing Rates of Individuals Arrested, Third Quarter 2007 (July 1, 2025 - September 30, 2024), which was obtained from the Consolidated Crime Analysis Database, was approved.
• The Department's report, and the Inspector General's report, relative to the Non-Categorical Use of Force Reports Audit, Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year 2006/2007, pursuant to the Annual Audit Plan, and discussed by Erin Kinney, was approved.
• The Department's report, and the Inspector General's report, relative to the Categorical Use of Force Investigations Audit, Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year 2006/2007, in accordance with the Annual Audit Plan, was approved.
• The Department's report, and the Inspector General's report, relative to the Gang Enforcement Detail Work Product Assessment Summary Phase II, Fourth Quarter, Fiscal Year 2006/2007, pursuant to Consent Decree Paragraphs 131 (a, f, and g), was approved.

COMPSTAT Citywide Profile

Crime Statistics October 20, 2024

VIOLENT CRIMES                 2007*            2006*         % Chg

Homicide                                327               387              -16%
Rape                                      669               760              -12%
Robbery                                 10,820           11,512         -6%
Agg Assaults **                       11,464           11,218         -9%
Total Violent Crimes             22,277          24,123        -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 15,692          16,126          -3%
Auto Theft                             18,810          19,679          -4%
BTFV                                      24,229         24,032            1%
Personal/Other Theft              21,380         22,975           -7%
Total Property Crimes           80,111       82,812           -3%
Total Part I Crimes              102,388     106,935           -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

VIOLENT CRIMES                 2007*            2006*         % Chg

Homicide                                327               387              -16%
Rape                                      669               760              -12%
Robbery                                 10,820           11,512         -6%
Agg Assaults **                       11,464           11,218         -9%
Total Violent Crimes             22,277          24,123        -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 15,692          16,126          -3%
Auto Theft                             18,810          19,679          -4%
BTFV                                      24,229         24,032            1%
Personal/Other Theft              21,380         22,975           -7%
Total Property Crimes           80,111       82,812           -3%
Total Part I Crimes              102,388     106,935           -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

VIOLENT CRIMES                 2007*            2006*         % Chg

Homicide                                327               387              -16%
Rape                                      669               760              -12%
Robbery                                 10,820           11,512         -6%
Agg Assaults **                       11,464           11,218         -9%
Total Violent Crimes             22,277          24,123        -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 15,692          16,126          -3%
Auto Theft                             18,810          19,679          -4%
BTFV                                      24,229         24,032            1%
Personal/Other Theft              21,380         22,975           -7%
Total Property Crimes           80,111       82,812           -3%
Total Part I Crimes              102,388     106,935           -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

VIOLENT CRIMES                 2007*            2006*         % Chg

Homicide                                327               387              -16%
Rape                                      669               760              -12%
Robbery                                 10,820           11,512         -6%
Agg Assaults **                       11,464           11,218         -9%
Total Violent Crimes             22,277          24,123        -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 15,692          16,126          -3%
Auto Theft                             18,810          19,679          -4%
BTFV                                      24,229         24,032            1%
Personal/Other Theft              21,380         22,975           -7%
Total Property Crimes           80,111       82,812           -3%
Total Part I Crimes              102,388     106,935           -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                327               387              -16%
Rape                                      669               760              -12%
Robbery                                 10,820           11,512         -6%
Agg Assaults **                       11,464           11,218         -9%
Total Violent Crimes             22,277          24,123        -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 15,692          16,126          -3%
Auto Theft                             18,810          19,679          -4%
BTFV                                      24,229         24,032            1%
Personal/Other Theft              21,380         22,975           -7%
Total Property Crimes           80,111       82,812           -3%
Total Part I Crimes              102,388     106,935           -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                327               387              -16%
Rape                                      669               760              -12%
Robbery                                 10,820           11,512         -6%
Agg Assaults **                       11,464           11,218         -9%
Total Violent Crimes             22,277          24,123        -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 15,692          16,126          -3%
Auto Theft                             18,810          19,679          -4%
BTFV                                      24,229         24,032            1%
Personal/Other Theft              21,380         22,975           -7%
Total Property Crimes           80,111       82,812           -3%
Total Part I Crimes              102,388     106,935           -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                327               387              -16%
Rape                                      669               760              -12%
Robbery                                 10,820           11,512         -6%
Agg Assaults **                       11,464           11,218         -9%
Total Violent Crimes             22,277          24,123        -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 15,692          16,126          -3%
Auto Theft                             18,810          19,679          -4%
BTFV                                      24,229         24,032            1%
Personal/Other Theft              21,380         22,975           -7%
Total Property Crimes           80,111       82,812           -3%
Total Part I Crimes              102,388     106,935           -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                327               387              -16%
Rape                                      669               760              -12%
Robbery                                 10,820           11,512         -6%
Agg Assaults **                       11,464           11,218         -9%
Total Violent Crimes             22,277          24,123        -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 15,692          16,126          -3%
Auto Theft                             18,810          19,679          -4%
BTFV                                      24,229         24,032            1%
Personal/Other Theft              21,380         22,975           -7%
Total Property Crimes           80,111       82,812           -3%
Total Part I Crimes              102,388     106,935           -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                327               387              -16%
Rape                                      669               760              -12%
Robbery                                 10,820           11,512         -6%
Agg Assaults **                       11,464           11,218         -9%
Total Violent Crimes             22,277          24,123        -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 15,692          16,126          -3%
Auto Theft                             18,810          19,679          -4%
BTFV                                      24,229         24,032            1%
Personal/Other Theft              21,380         22,975           -7%
Total Property Crimes           80,111       82,812           -3%
Total Part I Crimes              102,388     106,935           -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                327               387              -16%
Rape                                      669               760              -12%
Robbery                                 10,820           11,512         -6%
Agg Assaults **                       11,464           11,218         -9%
Total Violent Crimes             22,277          24,123        -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 15,692          16,126          -3%
Auto Theft                             18,810          19,679          -4%
BTFV                                      24,229         24,032            1%
Personal/Other Theft              21,380         22,975           -7%
Total Property Crimes           80,111       82,812           -3%
Total Part I Crimes              102,388     106,935           -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                327               387              -16%
Rape                                      669               760              -12%
Robbery                                 10,820           11,512         -6%
Agg Assaults **                       11,464           11,218         -9%
Total Violent Crimes             22,277          24,123        -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 15,692          16,126          -3%
Auto Theft                             18,810          19,679          -4%
BTFV                                      24,229         24,032            1%
Personal/Other Theft              21,380         22,975           -7%
Total Property Crimes           80,111       82,812           -3%
Total Part I Crimes              102,388     106,935           -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                327               387              -16%
Rape                                      669               760              -12%
Robbery                                 10,820           11,512         -6%
Agg Assaults **                       11,464           11,218         -9%
Total Violent Crimes             22,277          24,123        -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 15,692          16,126          -3%
Auto Theft                             18,810          19,679          -4%
BTFV                                      24,229         24,032            1%
Personal/Other Theft              21,380         22,975           -7%
Total Property Crimes           80,111       82,812           -3%
Total Part I Crimes              102,388     106,935           -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                327               387              -16%
Rape                                      669               760              -12%
Robbery                                 10,820           11,512         -6%
Agg Assaults **                       11,464           11,218         -9%
Total Violent Crimes             22,277          24,123        -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 15,692          16,126          -3%
Auto Theft                             18,810          19,679          -4%
BTFV                                      24,229         24,032            1%
Personal/Other Theft              21,380         22,975           -7%
Total Property Crimes           80,111       82,812           -3%
Total Part I Crimes              102,388     106,935           -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                327               387              -16%
Rape                                      669               760              -12%
Robbery                                 10,820           11,512         -6%
Agg Assaults **                       11,464           11,218         -9%
Total Violent Crimes             22,277          24,123        -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 15,692          16,126          -3%
Auto Theft                             18,810          19,679          -4%
BTFV                                      24,229         24,032            1%
Personal/Other Theft              21,380         22,975           -7%
Total Property Crimes           80,111       82,812           -3%
Total Part I Crimes              102,388     106,935           -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                327               387              -16%
Rape                                      669               760              -12%
Robbery                                 10,820           11,512         -6%
Agg Assaults **                       11,464           11,218         -9%
Total Violent Crimes             22,277          24,123        -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 15,692          16,126          -3%
Auto Theft                             18,810          19,679          -4%
BTFV                                      24,229         24,032            1%
Personal/Other Theft              21,380         22,975           -7%
Total Property Crimes           80,111       82,812           -3%
Total Part I Crimes              102,388     106,935           -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                327               387              -16%
Rape                                      669               760              -12%
Robbery                                 10,820           11,512         -6%
Agg Assaults **                       11,464           11,218         -9%
Total Violent Crimes             22,277          24,123        -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 15,692          16,126          -3%
Auto Theft                             18,810          19,679          -4%
BTFV                                      24,229         24,032            1%
Personal/Other Theft              21,380         22,975           -7%
Total Property Crimes           80,111       82,812           -3%
Total Part I Crimes              102,388     106,935           -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Homicide                                327               387              -16%
Rape                                      669               760              -12%
Robbery                                 10,820           11,512         -6%
Agg Assaults **                       11,464           11,218         -9%
Total Violent Crimes             22,277          24,123        -8%

PROPERTY CRIMES

Burglary                                 15,692          16,126          -3%
Auto Theft                             18,810          19,679          -4%
BTFV                                      24,229         24,032            1%
Personal/Other Theft              21,380         22,975           -7%
Total Property Crimes           80,111       82,812           -3%
Total Part I Crimes              102,388     106,935           -4%

** Prior to 2005, Aggravated Assaults included Child/Spousal Simple Assaults

Child Abduction Regional Emergency Alert Issued

Los Angeles: The Los Angeles Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a 4-month-old baby girl.

On October 23, 2007, at around 12:00 noon, the child was in the custody of the foster parent, the child is a ward of the state. During a supervised visit, the biological mother, Elise Bennett, abducted the child.

Elise Bennett is 32 years of age, 5’9”, and weighs 120 pounds.   

The child, Pilar Bennett, has black hair, brown eyes, and weighs 30 pounds.

Bennett is believed to be driving a gray or silver Honda Accord.

Detectives from the Southeast Area Community Police Station want to locate Bennett and the child. Anyone with information on their whereabouts is asked to contact the Southeast Area Watch Commander at 213-972-7942.

Man Injured during Struggle with Officers

Los Angeles: Three gang members arrested for Possession of Marijuana for Sales in South Los Angeles.

On October 5, 2007, Gang Enforcement Detail (GED) officers were patrolling the area of 105th Street and Compton Avenue, near the Hacienda Village Housing Development.

The GED officers saw numerous males and females dressed in red clothing associated with Blood gang members, standing in front of a duplex at the 1500 block of East 105th Street.

Johnny Williams, 43, made eye contact with the approaching officers and ran down the driveway and into the rear unit while holding a noticeable bulge in his jacket pocket.

The officers went to the front and rear of the building, as pieces of bricked marijuana were thrown out a window, accompanied by the sound of a toilet being repeatedly flushed.

Williams exited a rear door, and was taken into custody by officers following a brief struggle.

Anthony Tucker, 39, and Dwaylon Martin, 36, were detained inside the location, together with more than three pounds of marijuana and a pellet gun.

Williams sustained a laceration to his left ear and was taken to a local hospital. Five hours after his arrival, medical staff advised he would be hospitalized pending a MRI for a possible neck fracture.

Officer Zarren Thompson, Officer Brian Collins, and Officer Richard Reyburn are the officers who took Williams into custody.

Force Investigation Division personnel responded and are investigating the Law Enforcement Related Injury.

Questions may be directed to Media Relations Section.

Dog Attacks Officers

Los Angeles: An officer shot at a pit bull when the dog charged at the officers.   

On October 18, 2007, at about 11:40 AM, Officer David Solis and his partner responded to a radio call of pit bulls attacking pedestrians at the 1500 block of Ricardo Street.

When officers arrived, they observed the pedestrians with bite marks. As Animal Services secured one of the dogs, the other dog charged at the officers.

Officer Solis fired one round missing the dog.

The second dog was later safely contained and controlled.  Both dogs were impounded by Animal Services.

Hollenbeck Area Detectives are conducting the investigation.

LAPD deserves better than recent tirade

BY MICHEL R. MOORE
Article Last Updated: 10/08/2024 04:19:45 PM PDT

WITH its editorial titled "LAPD's numbers game" (Oct. 4) we have yet another example of the willingness of the Daily News editorial page to callously throw out insulting allegations of fraud and misrepresentation against public servants.

In this most recent incident, the editorial board asserted the Los Angeles Police Department is "cooking the books" in its report on deployment in the San Fernando Valley.

The underlying purpose of their destructive and mean-spirited rant? Apparently to reassert the never-ending mantra that more officers are needed in the San Fernando Valley.

As a point of information, the department's report on the efforts to add additional patrols in the Valley was 15 pages of information, plus attachments detailing citywide deployment numbers, response times, citation productivity and revenues generated, and efforts to reduce gang violence.

Historical data stretching back five years were provided to more accurately depict performance measures over the course of several years, especially in comparison to other parts of the city.

Recognizing that the Daily News has a pretty dim view of just about everything public servants do in regards to providing services to the Valley, the editorial board chose to single out one calculation.

Particularly disingenuous was their decision to reference in the editorial a specific LAPD claim of a 30 percent reduction in response time to emergency calls for service.

Let me be clear: The report detailed response times for emergency, urgent and routine calls for service depicted in chart and graph form for each year from 2003-2007.

The only summary our report made on the subject was that overall citywide response times have improved since 2003.

Our report also stated that the department seeks to balance the attainment of specific service goals (response times) with specific deployment strategies that result in the reduction of serious violent and property crime. Our performance measures are what they are. We were factual and accurate in their depiction.

Additionally, I defend the outstanding job the men and women of the LAPD are doing on a variety of fronts in service to the people of the Valley, as well as the city as a whole.

Simply stated, our numbers are too few in every neighborhood and community of this city.

However, these same communities are made safer today by the dedication of our men and women who work in partnership with those they are sworn to protect.

And while we are continually striving to improve our performance, we will not purposely mislead or violate the public's trust for a speaking point or statistical quote.

As the saying goes, there are lies, damn lies, and statistics. We have presented the facts and merely ask for fairness in the evaluation and conclusions reached.

In closing, a well-informed public is essential to the existence of a democratic nation.

As a department, we seek to foster a cooperative climate with the media built on mutual respect. The LAPD deserves better than this most recent tirade.

Michel R. Moore is deputy chief, Operations-Valley Bureau of the Los Angeles Police Department.