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About
Us:
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 Patrol:
Patrol
is the backbone of the West Hollywood Sheriff's Station. Responding
to everything from armed robberies to noisy animals, large
fights to traffic collisions... You can rest assured that
when you call 911 in West Hollywood, Sheriff's Deputies are
on their way!
While
in West Hollywood, you may see patrol Deputies working in
cars, on footbeats, on motorcycles, on bicycles, and occasionally
even on horseback for special events. We have Deputies that
are specially trained in hate crime investigations, domestic
violence, Russian community affairs, gay and lesbian issues,
transgender issues, and more. We are proud that our experience
and our Deputies are as diverse as the community we serve.
Please
feel free to stop any Deputy you see on the streets for assistance,
or simply to say hi.
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COPPS
Team: (Community
Oriented Policing & Problem Solving)
The West
Hollywood Sheriff's Station has a 6 member COPPS Team that
is committed to working in a problem-solving partnership with
residents, community groups, city officials, and local businesses
to fight crime and to improve the quality of life for the
people of West Hollywood. Able to focus on community crime
and disorder problems, the COPPS Team Deputies work together
with Neighborhood Watch groups and community organizations
addressing problems and issues that often are overlooked by
typical law enforcement.
One of
the goals of the COPPS Team has been to target the presence
of criminal transients in our city. Working diligently to
identify, and if possible arrest these individuals, the COPPS
Team is constantly striving to help keep our sidewalks and
businesses safe, and free from fraud and aggressive panhandling.
The team has also focused on establishing effective school
safety programs with the staffs and students at all our local
schools, helping them prepare for the possibility of an emergency
(such as an earthquake, gas leak, or act of violence). In
recent months, in addition to conducting plain clothes operations
targeting auto theft, burglary, and robbery suppression, the
COPPS Team Deputies have also worked vigorously enforcing
animal nuisance laws.
If you
ever have any comments or questions about West Hollywood's
COPPS Team, please feel free to contact COPPS Team Leader
Deputy James Farrell at (310) 855-8850 ext 456.
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SPU
Team:
West Hollywood's
Special Problems Unit (SPU) is made up of six Deputies and
a Sergeant. Working together with the community and City officials,
the SPU Team conducts special operations targeting ongoing
criminal activity in specific areas. Narcotic suppression,
hate crime suppression, and street prostitution enforcement
are a regular part of the SPU Team's focus. In recent months,
the SPU Team Deputies have had tremendous success targeting
"Bandit Cabs" that are working within the city without
a license.
Often working undercover, or in plain clothes, the SPU Team
is able to focus all its attention on a specific area or problem,
while the regular patrol units continue to handle calls for
service. They also are able to act as a support team assisting
Narcotics Bureau and station detectives in the service of
search warrants and special operations.
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Bike
Team:
Formed
in the early 1980's, the West Hollywood Sheriff's Bike Team
was the first bicycle patrol team fielded by the Los Angeles
County Sheriff's Department. Consisting of 10 Deputies and
1 Sergeant, West Hollywood Station currently has the largest
bicycle patrol unit in operation within the County's 21 Sheriff's
stations.
The West
Hollywood Bike Team deputies handle all the same police functions
as regular patrol deputies, only on bikes! These specially
trained deputies have proven to be highly mobile, easily approachable,
and have helped to build new bridges between the Sheriff's
Department and the community.
Able to
work hand in hand with neighborhood citizens, the Bike Team
provides a unique opportunity for West Hollywood residents
and Sheriff's Deputies to work together for a safer, supportive
community.
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Traffic
Unit:
The
West Hollywood Sheriff's Station Traffic Unit is primarily responsible
for investigating all traffic collisions and enforcing traffic
laws. Yes, enforcing traffic laws usually means issuing citations.
However, statistics show that an increase in enforcement tends
to lead to a decrease in traffic collisions. Our field units
which are made up of five traffic motor deputies and five traffic
enforcement cars monitor traffic patterns throughout the city,
looking for potential problem areas. The field units are also
the initial on scene investigator at any collision scene. Their
primary responsibility at the scene of a collision is to first
identify any victims and tend to their injuries. Next they provide
the necessary traffic control so that they may properly and
safely investigate the collision. Once the on scene investigation
has concluded, the deputies will file the necessary traffic
collision reports which will summarize the incident and determine
a cause.
The traffic
office is made up of one motor sergeant, one investigator
and one secretary. The sergeant not only supervises all office
and field personnel, but also actively works in the field
to promote traffic safety. The investigator is responsible
for reviewing all collision reports, conducting follow up
investigations on hit and run collisions, providing assistance
and expertise at major collision scenes and the filing of
criminal cases. The secretary holds the office together by
making sure that all reports and citations get properly processed
through the system.
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Photo
Enforcement:
In 1999,
the City of West Hollywood began its Photo Safety Program
to stop motorists from running red lights. As part of this
new program, automated traffic signal safety cameras were
installed at intersections that have a large number of accidents
and red light violations. The Photo Safety Program uses the
latest technology to photograph people who drive through an
intersection after the light has turned red.
How
does it work?
Red light
cameras and associated detection equipment are permanently
installed at intersections that have a high accident rate,
and provide 24-hour traffic surveillance. If a motorist runs
a red light, photographs will be taken of the driver and the
vehicle's license plate. A ticket is then sent to the vehicle's
registered owner.
Where
will the cameras be located in West Hollywood?
There
will be eight cameras located at the following intersections:
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Fountain Ave & Crescent Heights Blvd
- Sunset Blvd & La Cienega Blvd
- Fairfax Ave & Fountain Ave
- Melrose Ave & La Cienega Blvd
- La Brea Ave & Fountain Ave
- Beverly Blvd & Robertson Blvd
What
do I do if I get a ticket?
A citation
issued through the West Hollywood Photo Safety Program is
the same as any other traffic citation issued within our City's
limits. You can pay the fine, which is established by state
law at $271, or you can appear in court to contest the citation
or even attend traffic school.
What
if I wasn't the driver of my vehicle?
If you
are the vehicle's registered owner and someone else was driving
your car, you may complete a portion of the citation that
identifies the driver and return it by mail. The ticket can
be dismissed and reissued to the person who was driving your
car.
To view
a sample of a Photo Enforcement Citation, CLICK
HERE.
If you
have been issued a citation and would like to make an appointment
to view your photos or discuss the citation, please call (877)
786-7234. For further questions or concerns regarding the
Photo Safety Program, please contact
Deputy Zenon Porche at (310) 855-8850 ext 505 (or you can
e-mail him at zjporche@lasd.org).
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Reserves:
West
Hollywood Sheriff's Station has a very active Deputy Sheriff
Reserve Program. Numerous members of our community serve
as Reserves on their evenings and weekends. With full peace
officer powers while on duty, they help to supplement our
full time Deputies in the areas of patrol, Sunset Blvd traffic
enforcement, special events, warrant service details, and
special operations. Reserves play a vital role in West Hollywood
and help to keep our city a safe place to live, work, shop
and play!
What
Is A Reserve Deputy Sheriff?
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Reserve Deputy Sheriff's enjoy the challenge and excitement
offered by law enforcement, as well as the satisfaction of
providing a worthwhile community service
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Reserve Deputy Sheriff's first complete the extensive state
mandated training and then work assignments on evenings and/or
weekends as their regular jobs permit
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Reserve Deputy Sheriff's are issued a badge, an identification
card, uniforms, a Beretta 92FS duty weapon, and most other
necessary equipment
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Reserve Deputy Sheriff's have full peace officer powers when
on duty, and if issued a Special State permit, may choose
to carry a concealed weapon when off duty
- Reserve Deputy Sheriff's volunteer 20 hours per month
of their time with the regular compensation being one dollar
per year
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Reserve Deputy Sheriff's may also qualify for shooting bonus
pay of up to $32.00 per month, and some paid special event
assignments are occasionally available
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Reserve Deputy Sheriff's serve at the will of the Sheriff,
must obey all Department regulations, but do not fall into
the framework of the civil service system
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Reserve Deputy Sheriff's supplement the regular operations
of the Sheriff's Department by working in their choice of
Uniform Reserve (Patrol), Mounted Posse, Search and Rescue
or as a Specialist
General Requirements:
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Be a United States Citizen
- At the time of appointment, be at least 21 years
of age (there is no upper age limit)
- Be a high school graduate or equivalent
- Posses a valid California Class "C" Driver's
License of higher
- Be gainfully employed or a full time student
- Be available to attend the Sheriff's Department
Reserve Academy which is conducted on Sundays (7:00 AM to
5:00 PM) and Monday & Wednesday evenings (6:00 PM to
10:00 PM)
- Be willing to subscribe to the oath of affirmation
of allegiance for public employees
To apply
for the West Hollywood Reserve Deputy Sheriff's Program, or
for
further information, please contact our Reserve Coordinator,
Sgt. Gary Griffith,
at (310) 855-8850 ext 480, or you can e-mail him directly
at gagriffi@lasd.org.
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