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Volunteers produce masks for inmates

VOLUNTEERS FROM THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST LATTER-DAY SAINTS PRODUCE MASKS FOR INMATES


Volunteers from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints helped with the production and making of masks for LASD employees and inmates.

When Commander Diana Gealta from the Custody Division asked her church members for help sewing enough masks to supply all of the LASD employees inside the jails and all of the inmates, they did not hesitate and went to work! The original goal was about 2,000 but the volunteers went above the call for help and in just over a week were able to produce over 7,000 cloth masks! These extra cloth masks will support operations and many inmates will be able to go home with at least one mask!

“I feel as if through this project, our heavenly Father is showing that he loves us and shows us we are all his children,” were the words of one of the dozens of volunteers from the Women’s Relief Society members from the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints.

Thank you and God Bless all of the volunteers!

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lasd Welfare checks for elderly or at risk persons

lasd Welfare checks for elderly or at risk persons

Are you concerned about a home bound family member, neighbor or friend who is either elderly or at risk during the face of this pandemic and you live in the Los Angeles County County Sheriff’s Department jurisdiction?  We can help you by conducting a welfare check.  A “welfare check” is the term The Sheriff’s Department has for conducting a safety and wellness check of a person if you have not heard from or seen in a reasonable amount of time.  

If you believe a loved one may be at risk or know someone who may not have the resources to get their essential needs such as groceries, medical prescriptions or mental assistance please locate the information for your nearest Sheriff’s Station by visiting https://lasd.org/stations/.  

When you call the station, a dispatcher will enter a call for service and deputies on patrol will drive to your loved ones home and attempt to make contact.

Examples of high-risk persons include the elderly community or those who suffer from blood disorders, chronic liver disease, compromised immune system, current or recent pregnancy, metabolic disorder, heart disease, lung disease, or neurological conditions. Remember we are all in this together this service has always been provided to the communities we serve, however it is even more vital today. It can save lives and offer peace of mind for the requestor. 

We are all in this together, and LA isn’t LA without all of us. Stay Safer at home, and do your part to flatten the curve. 

 

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The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Youth Services Unit Distance learning

THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, YOUTH SERVICES UNIT DISTANCE LEARNING

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, Youth Services Unit, has developed an online curriculum for explorer recruits for Academy Class 104. This explorer recruit class is comprised of 160 recruits from LASD and participating police agencies.

This online curriculum allows recruits to attend online “live” classes to continue the academy from home, without compromising their ability to graduate.

For the first time, the 16 weeks LASD Explorer Academy has ever gone “online.”

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is committed to keeping our young recruits safe while practicing social distancing.

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Children Internet Safety

Please discuss internet safety with your children.

With recent school closures due to #COVID19 many children are using the internet and have recently created email accounts or social media profiles to communicate with their friends or complete school work & programs.

Tips from LASD

💻TALK about Internet safety with children of ALL ages when they engage in online activity.

📲Review & approve games and apps before they are downloaded… especially video, voice, and messaging apps.

🔑Make sure privacy settings are set to the strictest level possible for online gaming systems and electronic devices. You can use parental controls or ask children to scan their device as needed.

👀 Monitor your children’s use of the Internet; keep electronic devices in an open, common room of the house. You can add parental controls & google “vault” or popular “hiding apps”

✅Check your children’s profiles and what they post online. Make sure they are not posting age, address, phone numbers etc.

📸Explain to your children that images aka selfies posted online will be permanently on the Internet.

❌Make sure children know that anyone who asks a child to engage in sexually explicit activity online should be reported to a parent, guardian, or other trusted adult and law enforcement.

🚔Remember that victims should not be afraid to tell law enforcement if they are being sexually exploited. It is not a crime for a child to send sexually explicit images to someone if they are compelled or coerced to do so.


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Coronavirus Text and Phone Scams

Watch For Coronavirus Text, and Phone Scams


Tips from #LASD for Stimulus Check Package Scams

1. The government will not ask you to pay any fees or up front charges to receive these benefits.

2. The government will not call to ask for your Social Security number, bank account, or credit card number. Anyone who does is a scammer.⁣

3. Issuing of checks aren’t yet a reality. Anyone who tells you they can get you the money now is a scammer.⁣

4. Remember, government agencies do not communicate through social media. Be wary of unsolicited messages.

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Update to LASD Community Programs – East L.A. Station

In a continuous effort to maintain ourselves and our community’s health and safety, we are strongly encouraging #socialdistancing.

We have canceled most of our community oriented program, one of them being the Youth Activity League (YAL). As of March 9, 2020, the YAL program will be canceled until further notice. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause, but we have determined given the current times it is the best course of action.


To learn more about #socialdistancing and up-to-date information on the #coronavirus, please visit the @lacountypublichealth IG account.

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East L.A. Sheriff’s Station Adapting to “Coronavirus”

East Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station Adapting to “Coronavirus”

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Much like the entire world, the East Los Angeles Station is adapting to the challenges presented as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  It is paramount that during these harsh conditions, we strengthen the lines of communications with the communities we serve.  To this end, please know we have NOT curtailed our deployment and will continue to respond to ALL law enforcement related activities in our community.  This crisis is rapidly evolving, and the Sheriff’s Department is adapting in real time and working together with all of our partners in an effort to maintain the field staffing levels. We want it to be perfectly clear that our communities are our priority, and we will carry on our public safety mission.

We have begun the process of preparing this station for various scenarios by equipping our staff with personal protective gear and keeping them informed. Our station personnel has been fully briefed on the Coronavirus symptoms and potential issues which might arise as we continue to respond to calls for service.  We are committed to taking the necessary precautions when dealing with the public.  As previously mentioned, we will continue to respond to all calls and will assess the deployment of personnel on a day-to-day basis.   

It is our mission and goal to continue to provide the highest level of service, while preserving the safety and health of our communities.  Based on logical precautions, we have modified some procedures to limit exposure of the public and our employees by limiting unnecessary public contact.  Keeping in mind the health and safety of our communities, we are adhering to the following necessary precautions:
 

  • For limited non-emergency crime reporting, we may accept and document some crime reports via telephone rather than in person. 
  • Our station lobby will remain open for limited purposes, however, we encourage residents to call ahead at (323) 264-4151 in order to determine if we can serve your needs without requiring a visit to our station lobby. 
  • For the remainder of March and with the exception of mandatory and/or emergent situations, we are limiting the station’s lobby traffic in order to protect the health of the public and our station personnel.
  • The following restrictions do NOT apply to lobby traffic:
  • Regularly scheduled child-custody exchanges
  • Individuals who are required by law to check in with law enforcement for compliance to terms of release.
  • Situations in which a law enforcement presence is needed to immediately protect life, safety and/or property.
  • Mandatory visits for payment of fees or collection of property.

If you request a call for service to report criminal activity, to file a report, to obtain a copy of a report, and/or have questions of a law enforcement matter, please call our station at (323) 264-4151.  If you are experiencing an emergency please call 9-1-1.  When placing your call for service, if you are experiencing flu-like or Coronavirus symptoms, such as cough, fever and/or shortness of breath, please notify the operator when placing the call for service.  This will allow our first responders to take any needed personal safety precautions prior to our arrival, and further enhance your safety and health.

Limited police reports can be made online by visiting our LASD website at  http://shq.lasdnews.net/shq/SORTS/sorts_intro.aspx.  If applicable, we encourage our residents to take advantage of this service.  The following reports can be made with our online service:

  • Lost or stolen cell phones valued at $950 or less
  • Lost or stolen property valued at $950 or less
  • Vandalism, excluding graffiti, where damage is valued under $400
  • Theft of items from an unlocked vehicle valued at $950 or less
  • Theft of items from an open or unsecured area valued at $950 or less
  • Supplemental Loss Form to document items taken in a burglary or similar theft (must already have a LASD report number

For updates and resources regarding the Coronavirus Disease 2019, please visit the California Department of Public Health website at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx.

While we apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause, your East Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station personnel are committed to the safety and well-being of our citizens and dedicated to maintaining the superior service everyone has come to expect from our personnel. Help us protect ourselves, so we can protect you! 

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Al igual que en todo el mundo, la Estación Este de Los Angeles se está adaptando a los desafíos presentados como resultado de la pandemia de Coronavirus (COVID-19). Es primordial que durante estas duras condiciones, fortalezcamos las líneas de comunicación con las comunidades a las que servimos.  Esta crisis está evolucionando rápidamente, y el Departamento del Sheriff se está adaptando en tiempo real y trabajando junto con todos nuestros socios en un esfuerzo por mantener los niveles de personal sobre el terreno. Queremos que quede perfectamente claro que nuestras comunidades son nuestra prioridad, y continuaremos con nuestra misión de seguridad pública.

Hemos comenzado el proceso de preparación de esta estación para diversos escenarios equipando a nuestro personal con equipo de protección personal y manteniéndolos informados. Nuestro personal de la estación ha sido completamente informado sobre los síntomas del coronavirus y los posibles problemas que podrían surgir a medida que continuamos respondiendo a las llamadas de servicio.  Nos comprometemos a tomar las precauciones necesarias al tratar con el público.  Como se mencionó anteriormente, seguiremos respondiendo a todas las llamadas y evaluaremos el despliegue de personal en el día a día.

Nuestra misión y objetivo es continuar proporcionando el más alto nivel de servicio, preservando al mismo tiempo la seguridad y la salud de nuestras comunidades.  Basándonos en precauciones lógicas, hemos modificado algunos procedimientos para limitar la exposición del público y nuestros empleados al limitar el contacto público innecesario.  Teniendo en cuenta la salud y la seguridad de nuestras comunidades, nos adherimos a las siguientes precauciones necesarias:

  • Para informes limitados de delitos que no sean de emergencia, podemos aceptar y documentar algunos informes de delitos por teléfono en lugar de en persona.
  • Nuestro vestíbulo de la estación permanecerá abierto para propósitos limitados, sin embargo, alentamos a los residentes a llamar con anticipación al (323) 264-4151 para determinar si podemos satisfacer sus necesidades sin necesidad de una visita al vestíbulo de nuestra estación.
  • Para el resto de marzo y con excepción de las situaciones obligatorias y/o emergentes, estamos limitando el tráfico del vestíbulo de la estación con el fin de proteger la salud del público y nuestros personal de la estación.
  • Las siguientes restricciones no se aplican al tráfico del vestíbulo:
  • Intercambios de custodia de niños programados regularmente
  • Individuos que están obligados por ley a verificar con las fuerzas del orden público el cumplimiento de los términos de la liberación.
  • Situaciones en las que es necesaria una presencia aplicación de la ley de protección a la vida de inmediato, la seguridad y / o propiedad.
  • Visitas obligatorias para el pago de tarifas o cobro de bienes.

Si solicita una llamada de servicio para denunciar actividades delictivas, presentar un informe, obtener una copia de un informe y / o si tiene preguntas sobre un asunto de aplicación de la ley, llame a nuestra estación al (323) 264-4151. Si tiene una emergencia, llame al 9-1-1. Al realizar una llamada de servicio, si experimenta síntomas similares a los de la gripe o el coronavirus, como tos, fiebre y / o falta de aire, notifique al operador cuando realice la llamada de servicio. Esto permitirá a nuestros socorristas tomar las precauciones de seguridad personal necesarias antes de nuestra llegada y mejorar aún más su seguridad y salud.

Los informes policiales limitados se pueden hacer en línea visitando nuestro sitio web LASD en http://shq.lasdnews.net/shq/SORTS/sorts_intro.aspx.  Si corresponde, alentamos a nuestros residentes a aprovechar este servicio. Los siguientes informes se pueden hacer con nuestro servicio en línea:

  • Celulares perdidos o robados valorados en $ 950 o menos
  • Propiedad perdida o robada valorada en $ 950 o menos
  • Vandalismo, excluyendo graffiti, donde el daño está valorado en menos de $ 400
  • Robo de artículos de un vehículo desbloqueado valorado en $ 950 o menos
  • Robo de artículos de un área abierta o no segura valorada en $ 950 o menos
  • Formulario de pérdida suplementaria para documentar artículos tomados en un robo o robo similar (ya debe tener un número de informe LASD)

Para obtener actualizaciones y recursos sobre la enfermedad de Coronavirus 2019, visite el sitio web del Departamento de Salud Pública de California en https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx.

Nos disculpamos de antemano por cualquier inconveniente que esto pueda causar, el personal de la estación del Sheriff de East Los Angeles está comprometido con la seguridad y el bienestar de nuestros ciudadanos y está dedicado a mantener el servicio superior que todos esperan de nuestro personal. ¡Ayúdanos a protegernos para que podamos protegerte!

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Sheriff reassures public amid covid-19

COVID-19 Sheriff Reassures Residents; “Let’s Be Prepared, Not Scared”

During a press conference on Monday, March 16, 2020, at the Hall of Justice, Sheriff Alex Villanueva stated his reassurance that the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is working hard to ensure law enforcement services in the areas we serve remain uninterrupted by the coronavirus.

The County Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) remains open at a Level I status, fully-staffed with knowledgeable experts from other L.A. County departments.  Our Department continues to collaborate with local agencies, monitor world events and provide the most up-to-date information to the public.

Through innovative and creative measures, Sheriff Villanueva was adamant about keeping staff levels up and the inmate population count down.  Staff vacations were cancelled through the end of April to ensure more personnel are on-hand, and those working non-essential assignments can be temporarily moved to custody or patrol assignments to offset and augment manpower shortages.  This decision is particularly helpful for coverage, as a small number of personnel were self-quarantined over the weekend. 

The Sheriff raised the aggregate bail amount for booking inmates raised from $25,000 to $50,000, which allows more people to receive citations, rather than get booked into custody.  This reduces the number of people entering our jail facilities, therefore lowering chances of the virus being introduced into that environment.  Out of the 16,459 inmates in today’s morning count, there were zero confirmed cases of coronavirus.  Nine inmates are in isolation housing, 21 inmates are in quarantine at Men’s Central Jail, and five inmates are in quarantine at Twin Towers Correctional Facility. 

Personal protective equipment was issued to field personnel.  Inventory of these supplies was bulked-up, with a likely request to follow for the release of Service and Supply funds, to address the ongoing need for more items, such as masks, gloves, goggles, and sanitizer.  Patrol station and custody facility unit commanders were directed to sanitize their stations and jails as a preventative measure.  Personnel are reminded to be cognizant of hand-washing, don personal protective equipment, covering sneezes, not touching their faces, and practice social distancing while off-duty.

Despite all county buildings being ordered to close their doors to the public, Sheriff Villanueva directed all patrol stations to keep their lobbies open.  He encouraged the use of online reporting for non-emergent, qualifying incidents, as outlined here:  http://shq.lasdnews.net/shq/SORTS/sorts_intro.aspx or calling your local patrol station.  He also asked that those who must visit a patrol station for services, such as regularly-scheduled child custody exchanges or compliance check-ins, to notify deputies if they are experiencing flu-like symptoms, fever or respiratory illness so they can take precautionary measures. 

Residents are reminded to follow protective protocols prescribed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as found here:    https://bit.ly/3d6fDAQ and here:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html

As events occur, information regarding public safety and other services will be provided by our agency and updated on several platforms.  Please monitor our social media sites, @LASDHQ on Twitter, @LosAngelesCountySheriffDepartment on Facebook, and our https://lasd.org/ website for up-to-date information.

Stay connected, remain composed and we will get through this together.

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Sheriff Alex Villanueva to discuss Safety Precautions regarding COVID-19

Sheriff Alex Villanueva to discuss Safety Precautions regarding COVID-19

Posted by Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department on Monday, March 16, 2020

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Coronavirus Scams

There are unscrupulous persons out there who are taking advantage of the Coronavirus nationwide circumstances. Please prepare & protect yourself and your family, but don’t panic. The Department is aware there are a few scams out there, please read the information below to avoid becoming a victim. At this time, our Department is not aware of any local cases. We are, however, monitoring COVID-19 and making sure the public is aware of these scams. 

DO NOT click on phishing emails, links, or attachments you don’t recognize; hackers maybe be able to access your personal information if you click, open, or log in to a fake page. You may receive emails from fraudulent accounts impersonating official websites or Doctors. For example, an email will come from @CDC-GOV.ORG vs. the official email sender of @CDC.GOV. Make sure you hover over the link to verify the URL & domain name (Uniform Resource Locator).  

IGNORE fraudulent online offers claiming they are selling COVID-19 knockoff products, cures or treatments. At this time, per CDC, there is no vaccine for Coronavirus. There are scammers claiming they are selling the “N95” respirator face masks vs. regular surgical masks, or hand sanitizer that is 60% alcohol. Please purchase from businesses you trust. 

BE AWARE of fraudulent fundraising campaigns or donation requests for cash, gift cards, and credit cards. There are scammers seeking contributions via emails or going door to door. At this time, CDC is not sending persons door to door for cash or soliciting donations through bitcoin or PayPal.

PRICE GOUGING California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued a price gouging alert due to State of Emergency. 

To get information, resources, and updates from official Departments, please visit www.CDC.gov or https://www.cdph.ca.gov . For local Los Angeles County information please visit the local webpage at http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/. If you believe you have been scammed, contact your bank and/or credit card company immediately and report it to your local law enforcement. If you think there is a situation where a business may be charging excessively, please file a complaint through the website at https://www.oag.ca.gov/ or call 800-952-5225.

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Coronavirus Update

LASD CUSTODY OPERATIONS WORKING WITH DPH AND CHS TO PREPARE FOR 2019 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

As 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread throughout the world and new cases are being reported throughout the United States, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Custody Services Division (LASD) has been working diligently with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services – Correctional Health Services (CHS) and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (DPH) to prepare.

Although we do not currently have any inmates in our custody who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, LASD and CHS continue to follow Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines to assess and monitor inmates in our custody, as well as newly arriving inmates, for signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and will arrange for quarantine as necessary. 

If an inmate meets the criteria of a suspected coronavirus patient, the inmate will be placed in isolation and staff will follow proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidelines. A surgical mask will be placed on the inmate patient who will be isolated in separate housing, away from general population housing.  If that inmate is confirmed to have COVID-19, they will be re-housed in the medical ward of the jail.  Proper PPE procedures for Department members and staff include safety eye goggles, an N-95 mask, disposable gloves, and a disposable gown.

Currently, Inmates who are scheduled to be released from custody will not be impacted; however, if the county jail system begins to see cases of COVID-19 within its housing locations, those housed in quarantined areas will go through a release protocol monitored by the Department of Public Health.  The Department of Public Health will additionally monitor them after their release from custody.  

The Department is working with the Superior Court of California-County of Los Angeles on a plan to minimize the impact on court proceedings for those who are quarantined if such need occurs.  Inmates will still have access to contact their attorneys.

Monitoring and potential quarantine procedures will remain in place until CHS and DPH officials determine it is safe to return to normal operations. 

To identify if your loved one is housed in a quarantined area, please visit the www.lasd.org and schedule a visit with your loved one.  If a pop-up message is displayed that your loved one is in an affected area, he/she is under observation (quarantine) until further notice. 

—— Information about COVID-19 ——

According to the Department of Public Health, COVID-19 is a contagious disease caused by a virus.  Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. The virus is spread through respiratory droplets produced through coughing and sneezing, close personal contact with an infected person, and on rare occasions from infected objects or surfaces.

For more information on COVID-19, please visit:  http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/#