Lancaster Sheriff's Station

Lancaster Sheriff's Station

(661) 948-8466
501 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, CA 93534

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Serving the areas of: Antelope Acres, Lancaster, Quartz Hill, Lake Los Angeles.

Lancaster Sheriff’s Station

(661) 948-8466
501 W. Lancaster Blvd., Lancaster, CA 93534

Serving the areas of: Antelope Acres, Lancaster, Quartz Hill, Lake Los Angeles.

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Joseph F. Fender

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Operations Captain

Paul R. Bartlett

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On November 16th, 2024, at approximately 1:40am, Los Angeles County Sheriff`s Department Deputy Davenport and Deputy Orellana, assigned to the Lancaster Station, responded to a shots fired call in the 44000 block of Tabler Avenue, located in the City of Lancaster.

Prior to arriving, the deputies saw smoke in the air. Upon arrival, they saw the house they were responding to on fire. Believing there were potential gun-shot victims inside the residence who were now in danger of being burned to death, Deputy Davenport forced entry into the front door and quickly began looking for the residents inside the home. They requested the Los Angeles County Fire Department to respond to combat the fire. Deputy Orellana assisted Deputy Davenport in searching the residence, which by now was full of thick smoke and flames. The deputies located a 16-year-old victim who was hiding in a back bedroom and quickly rescued her, bringing her safely outside. Although the fire was becoming more dangerous and spreading through the home, they quickly went back inside and located more victims, pulling them out of the home while the deputies were breathing in and choking on the harmful smoke.

Several of these residents were suffering from fatal gunshot wounds and could not be saved. Despite this, the heroic actions of these two deputies surely saved one person. Realizing there could be an armed suspect in the residence and despite the home being engulfed in flames, the deputies did not hesitate making entry into the residence with the hopes of saving lives. The deputies were not equipped with breathing apparatus or firefighting equipment.

Lancaster Sheriff`s station is extremely proud of Deputy Davenport and Deputy Orellana and all the first responders that assisted on this incident for their actions on this day. They risked their own lives for the lives of others without hesitation or concern for their own safety. The bravery they showed exemplifies the finest qualities that the women and men of the department manifest daily and they are to be commended for their quick life-saving actions.

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On November 16th, 2024, at approximately 1:40am, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Deputy Davenport and Deputy Orellana, assigned to the Lancaster Station, responded to a shots fired call in the 44000 block of Tabler Avenue, located in the City of Lancaster. Prior to arriving, the deputies saw smoke in the air. Upon arrival, they saw the house they were responding to on fire. Believing there were potential gun-shot victims inside the residence who were now in danger of being burned to death, Deputy Davenport forced entry into the front door and quickly began looking for the residents inside the home. They requested the Los Angeles County Fire Department to respond to combat the fire. Deputy Orellana assisted Deputy Davenport in searching the residence, which by now was full of thick smoke and flames. The deputies located a 16-year-old victim who was hiding in a back bedroom and quickly rescued her, bringing her safely outside. Although the fire was becoming more dangerous and spreading through the home, they quickly went back inside and located more victims, pulling them out of the home while the deputies were breathing in and choking on the harmful smoke. Several of these residents were suffering from fatal gunshot wounds and could not be saved. Despite this, the heroic actions of these two deputies surely saved one person. Realizing there could be an armed suspect in the residence and despite the home being engulfed in flames, the deputies did not hesitate making entry into the residence with the hopes of saving lives. The deputies were not equipped with breathing apparatus or firefighting equipment. Lancaster Sheriff's station is extremely proud of Deputy Davenport and Deputy Orellana and all the first responders that assisted on this incident for their actions on this day. They risked their own lives for the lives of others without hesitation or concern for their own safety. The bravery they showed exemplifies the finest qualities that the women and men of the department manifest daily and they are to be commended for their quick life-saving actions. #lasdhq

On November 16th, 2024, at approximately 1:40am, Los Angeles County Sheriff`s Department Deputy Davenport and Deputy Orellana, assigned to the Lancaster Station, responded to a shots fired call in the 44000 block of Tabler Avenue, located in the City of Lancaster.

Prior to arriving, the deputies saw smoke in the air. Upon arrival, they saw the house they were responding to on fire. Believing there were potential gun-shot victims inside the residence who were now in danger of being burned to death, Deputy Davenport forced entry into the front door and quickly began looking for the residents inside the home. They requested the Los Angeles County Fire Department to respond to combat the fire. Deputy Orellana assisted Deputy Davenport in searching the residence, which by now was full of thick smoke and flames. The deputies located a 16-year-old victim who was hiding in a back bedroom and quickly rescued her, bringing her safely outside. Although the fire was becoming more dangerous and spreading through the home, they quickly went back inside and located more victims, pulling them out of the home while the deputies were breathing in and choking on the harmful smoke.

Several of these residents were suffering from fatal gunshot wounds and could not be saved. Despite this, the heroic actions of these two deputies surely saved one person. Realizing there could be an armed suspect in the residence and despite the home being engulfed in flames, the deputies did not hesitate making entry into the residence with the hopes of saving lives. The deputies were not equipped with breathing apparatus or firefighting equipment.

Lancaster Sheriff`s station is extremely proud of Deputy Davenport and Deputy Orellana and all the first responders that assisted on this incident for their actions on this day. They risked their own lives for the lives of others without hesitation or concern for their own safety. The bravery they showed exemplifies the finest qualities that the women and men of the department manifest daily and they are to be commended for their quick life-saving actions.

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The primary Mission of Parking Enforcement Detail (PED) is to ensure the residents of the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County are provided with expeditious vehicle movement to help alleviate parking congestion, improve the availability of parking choices, and to assist the communities in addressing all parking related matters.

PED shall protect and with fairness, apportion scarce parking spaces for all legitimate vehicles by insuring those who violate parking regulations are properly addressed through the California Vehicle Codes (CVC), the Los Angeles County Vehicle Codes (LACoVC) and other various municipal codes.

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Antelope Valley Compliance Unit Reports

Community Advisory Committee Reports

According to the Settlement Agreement:

LASD will facilitate quarterly public meetings of the CAC to discuss the Monitor's reports and to receive community feedback about LASD's progress or compliance with the Agreement.

The CAC's reports and recommendations will be posted on LASD's website. LASD will consider and respond to the civilian panel's recommendations in a timely manner.

CAC Reports:

Sheriff’s Department Palmdale Sheriff's Station Response to CAC's 2023 Recommendations -PDF

Palmdale CAC Annual Report JAN 1, 2023 - DEC. 31, 2023

Palmdale CAC Annual Report JAN 1, 2022 - DEC. 31, 2022

Lancaster CAC Report July 2021 - June 2022 - PDF

Sheriff’s Department Lancaster Sheriff's Station Response to CAC's 4th Annual Report Recommendations -PDF

Lancaster CAC Annual report: July 2020 - June 2021 - PDF

Sheriff's Department Response to CAC Recommendations - Dec. 29, 2021

Palmdale CAC 4th Annual Report July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021

Lancaster CAC report: July 2019 - June 2020 - PDF

Sheriff’s Department Response to the Lancaster CAC Report July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019

Sheriff’s Department Response to the Palmdale CAC Report July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019

Lancaster CAC 3rd Annual Report July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019

Palmdale CAC 3rd Annual Report July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019

Lancaster CAC 2nd Annual Report Oct 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Lancaster CAC 1st Public Report - 09/15/2017

Palmdale CAC 2nd Annual Report Oct 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018

Palmdale CAC 1st Public Report - 09/15/2017

Policies Created Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement

Policies Related to Compliance Mandates

The below LASD Policies Have Been Submitted to DOJ & the Federal Monitors for Approval:

  • Unit Order on the station's Community Advisory Committee (Approved 05/03/16).
  • Unit Order on Supplemental Patrol Procedures (Approved 05/03/16).
  • Unit Order on Supplemental Supervisory Responsibilities (Approved 05/03/16).
  • Policy on Limited English Proficiency in the context of searches, bias-free policing, and complaint intake. Related to Settlement Agreement (SA) items 52, 66, and 125 (Revised/Approved 04/08/18).
  • Policy on photography, audio, and videotaping by the public and members of the press, which establishes a prohibition against discouraging members of the public from documenting police activities. Related to SA item 106 (Revised/Approved 11/06/17).
  • Policy on seizure of photographic video or audio evidence from a private citizen or member of the press, related to item above (Revised/Approved 11/06/17).
  • A policy on Housing Non-Discrimination (Approved 02/23/18).
  • Policy on housing authority non-criminal investigations/inspections (FOD), regarding searches, accompaniment on Section 8 compliance checks, and fair housing reporting and analysis. Related to SA items 54, 76, 77, 78, 79, and 80. (This policy was implemented in 2012 subject to a separate lawsuit.) (Revised/Approved 03/14/18).
  • A revised policy on use of force, to address general use of force policy principles, use of force reporting policy, and use of force supervisory investigations. Related to SA items 103, 105, 110, 109, 111a, 111b, 111e, 112a, 112d, 113, 116, 117, 118, and 117 (Submitted to Monitors/DOJ for approval 11/02/17 - Returned for Additional Changes).
  • Policy on constitutional policing, regarding the right of members of the public to receive equal protection of the law, without bias as to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, relation, gender, gender identity, disability, or sexual orientation. Related to SA item 64 (Revised/Approved 05/15/17). Includes the following:
  • Policy on stops, seizures, and searches, which establishes that investigatory stops and detentions shall be initiated and carried out based on the tenets of constitutional policing and bias-free policing, as in above policy. Related to SA items 41, 43, 50, 51, 52, 56, and 64 (Revised/Approved 05/15/17).
  • Policy on backseat detentions, addressing when and by what rationale backseat detentions can be used and how to handle citizen complaints about such detention. Related to SA items 48 and 49 (Revised/Approved 05/15/17).
  • Policy on logging public contacts. Related to SA item 44 (Revised/Approved 05/15/17).
  • Policy on statistical codes for traffic, pedestrian, and bicycle stops. Related to SA item 44 (Revised/Approved 05/15/17).
  • Policy on logging field activities. Related to SA item 44 (Revised/Approved 05/15/17).

Lancaster Unit Order: 72 Community Advisory Committee

Lancaster Unit Order: 68 Supplemental Patrol Procedures

Lancaster Unit Order: 69 Supplemental Supervisory Responsibilities

Palmdale Unit Order: 14-05 Supplemental Patrol Procedures

Palmdale Unit Order: 14-07 Community Advisory Committee

Palmdale Unit Order: 14-06 Supplemental Supervisory Responsibilities

Constitutional Policing & Stops Policy (Rev. 05/15/17)

Photography, Audio, and Videotaping by the Public and the Press (Rev. 11/06/17)

Seizure of Photographic, Video, or Audio Evidence from a Private Citizen or Member of the Press (Rev. 11/06/17)

Limited English Proficiency and Language Assistance Plan (Rev. 04/08/18)

Housing Authority Non-Criminal Investigations/Inspections (Rev. 03-14-18)

Housing Non-Discrimination Policy (02/23/18)

Information Links

City of Lancaster Website
Antelope Valley Compliance Unit
Lancaster Community Advisory Committee
Vacation Check
Concealed Weapon License
File a Crime Report Online - SORTS
Mapping Crime in your area
Parole Hearing Victim Representation
Special Alert Request
Wage Theft Investigations

Captain Joseph Fender was recently promoted to the rank of captain by Sheriff Robert Luna and assigned to Lancaster Sheriff's Station.

Captain Fender joined the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department in 2000 and graduated with Academy Class #314. Following graduation, Captain Fender was assigned to Pitchess Detention Center - East Facility and the Mira Loma Detention Center, before transferring to Palmdale Station in 2005 where he served as a patrol deputy, a crime impact team member, and a field training officer. Captain Fender then transferred to Operation Safe Streets Bureau where he served as a Gang Enforcement Team deputy, a gang crime investigator, and a Federal Task Force Officer.

In 2009, Captain Fender promoted to the rank of sergeant and was again assigned to Lancaster Station. He then transferred to Altadena Station where he was assigned as a Detective Bureau sergeant and a Federal Task Force supervisor. Captain Fender served subsequent supervisorial assignments as a Narcotics Bureau crew sergeant at Compton and Temple Stations, as an operations sergeant at Crescenta Valley Station, and as the East Patrol Division Headquarters operations sergeant.

In 2015, Captain Fender was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and again assigned to Lancaster Station where he served as a watch commander and operations lieutenant. He transferred to Santa Clarita Valley Station where he supervised the Crime Prevention Unit, and then served as the Detective Bureau lieutenant and interim unit commander of Malibu/Lost Hills Station. Captain Fender was selected to serve as the North Patrol Division Headquarters executive aide, and then served as an Internal Affairs Bureau team lieutenant.

Captain Fender holds bachelor's and master's degrees in criminal justice from American Military University, as well as graduate certificates in police command and education from the Universities of San Diego and Virginia. He is a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute, the Los Angeles Police Department's West Point Academy, the FBI National Academy, and the P.O.S.T. Command College. He has been the recipient of several Department awards, including the Meritorious Conduct Gold and Silver awards, the Line of Duty Award, the Exemplary Service Award, and the ALADS Bravery Medal.

Captain Fender is a veteran of the United States Navy, as is his wife of over 25 years. They share three sons; two of whom are also veterans of the United States Navy and the Coast Guard. In his free time, Captain Fender enjoys spending time with his family and restoring vintage automobiles.