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As Chief Tony Lee retires, we celebrate his inspirational leadership and the indelible mark he has left on our department. Thank you Chief Lee for leaving a legacy for future generations to build on. Enjoy your retirement sir, you’ve earned it!
We are excited to announce that John Thomas, our interim chief of police since December 2022, will now lead the department on a permanent basis! 🎉 Please join us in congratulating Chief Thomas! 🎊
Learn more about his appointment:
Please join us in welcoming John Thomas as our Interim Police Chief! He is a proud
@UCLA
alum whose extensive law enforcement background includes service with
@LAPDHQ
and
@USCDPS
.
Learn more about John:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department (
@RSO
) and friends and family of Deputy Darnell Calhoun. We send our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Our K-9s are looking forward to seeing you at Coffee with a Cop! 🐶☕️👮 Join us Thursday at De Neve Plaza from 5-7 p.m. for free coffee and good conversation with our officers.
RSVP ➡️
We would like to announce our newest lead officers. Officer Sivero is our Santa Monica Hospital Lead Officer and Officer Leon is our Ronald Reagan Medical Center Lead Officer. Both are looking forward to continuing to build our relationships with our Health Systems community 🚔
Melody Mendoza is one of our newest officers who started her law enforcement career at 14 years old! After working as a student at
@UCIrvinePD
, and overcoming a tragic incident while in training, she is now realizing her dream of becoming a police officer.
@UCPDLA
officers on scene at the
#woolseyfire
assisting along with other law enforcement and fire agencies. Thank you everyone for your bravery and service 🙏
Our thoughts and prayers are…
Warm up your winter with a free cup of joe during Coffee with a Cop on Thursday, February 23 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Join our officers and K-9 team at De Neve Plaza where you'll get to ask questions, voice your concerns, and enjoy good conversation!
RSVP ➡️
Congratulations to UCPD EMT Brittany Speer, who received the UCPD Medal of Courage for her actions during the Las Vegas mass shooting! You can see her exclusive story on
@ABC7
News tonight at 6pm.
On
#InternationalWomensDay
, we celebrate the all the exceptional women serving in our department and law enforcement agencies throughout our country and state. Thank you for your service!
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Sgt. Helus, his family, all the innocent victims at Borderline, and the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office.
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If you or anyone you know is affected…
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Selma Police Department and friends and family of Officer Gonzalo Carrasco Jr. We send our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
We patrol much more than just the main campus in Westwood, as 25-year veteran Sgt. Harry Standberry can tell you.
Learn more about Sgt. Standberry and how he keeps
@UCLA
's on and off-campus locations safe:
Have a safe and happy New Years! Please don’t drive under the influence, and don’t let others either. Use a designated driver. It may save your life or someone else’s life.
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” -John F. Kennedy
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Officer Hand is pictured here with an…
On
#InternationalWomensDay
, we celebrate all the exceptional women serving in our department and law enforcement agencies throughout our country and state. Thank you for your service!
Free on February 14? Please join
@UCPDLA
along with
@uclaOEM
and UCLA Fire for our next
#coffeewithacop
event ☕️ Everyone is welcome to stop by for coffee, pastries, good conversation, and a chance to meet our very own
#K9Kylo
. We will be at the LuValle Coffee Shop at 10:00am.
Since we're in the dog days of summer, we thought you'd like to meet Officer Larry Johnson and his K-9 Blake! 👮♂️🐶
Learn about how they keep
@UCLA
safe:
As the University Apartments North lead officer, Jonathan Rivenburg now patrols the same buildings he lived and studied at as a
@UCLA
student.
“There was an officer who was doing that for me, and now I get to be that officer.”
Learn more about him:
Due to unforeseen scheduled campus activity, Pancakes with Police has been postponed until further notice. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to enjoying delicious fluffy pancakes with you soon! 🥞
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department (
@RSO
) and friends and family of Deputy Isaiah Cordero. We send our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Pancakes with Police is back on! 🥞☕️👮♂️ Join us for free coffee and pancakes on Tuesday, April 4 from 8-11 a.m. Meet our officers and enjoy interactive displays, photo opportunities, and station tours.
Learn more and RSVP ➡️
As part of their orientation, our police officer trainees receive 48 hours of range training with rifles and pistols. They practice weapon safety, manipulations/malfunctions, along with a variety of firing drills.
Want to join our team? We are now accepting applications.
Did you notice some of our officers and staff with extra facial hair this month? 🧔♂️
They’ve been participating in
#Movember
to raise money for prostate and testicular cancer research and improving men’s mental health. You can help too by donating at
Every year our department collects gift cards and toys to donate to UCLA Mattel Children's Hospital (
@UCLAMCH
). It's an honor to spread some joy for these deserving kids this holiday season! ❄️🎄🎁
Some of our officers stopped by
@UCLACommute
's Bike Week pit stop this morning! 👮♂️🚲 Officers routinely patrol on bikes which help them get around campus more easily.
This is why wearing proper safety equipment, like a helmet, is so important. It’ll save your head, but maybe not your ego. 😖
📽Video credit: wavy.cole
#wearahelmet
#hesokay
#safetyfirst
…
These Bruins got a free meal for walking their wheels! 🛴🚲
Remember to observe the dismount zone on Bruin Walk and Officer Gonzalez might reward you too!
#MealTicketsOverRealTickets
Congratulations to Ofc. Ryan Lassner was sworn in today as the newest member of our UCPD family!
Interested in being part of our team? We are still hiring officers, click the link in our bio to apply.
#uclapd
#ucla
#nowhiring
#policejobs
Lead Officer Luis Mercado represented our department at the
@rhpoliceacademy
Formal Inspection. Officer Mercado is an alumnus of the program which prepares students for careers in law enforcement. Special guests included
@LAPDChiefMoore
and
@LASchoolPolice
Chief Zipperman.
This past weekend, 8 new
#UCLA
EMS trainees attended our New Hire Orientation. Congratulations to them on the beginning of their EMS careers with us. For more information on our EMS program, please visit our UCLA Police Department website, link in our Instagram bio!
#ems
#EMT
The UCLA Police Department would like to thank our veterans who bravely protected our freedoms, and those who are currently serving to protect our freedoms every day. We are grateful for the service of our military.
#VeteransDay
More than just evening escorts, Community Service Officers (CSOs) serve as the "eyes and ears" of our department. 👀👂️
Learn more about how they keep
@UCLA
safe:
For
#AAPIHeritageMonth
we recognize Chief Tony Lee, a second-generation Korean American who is the first Asian American chief in UCLA PD's history. We appreciate his leadership and commitment to working with the community to make UCLA a safer campus.
Every member of our department takes a different path to working in law enforcement. Just ask Lindsay Schirner, a
@UCLA
alum who went from teaching fifth grade to becoming our newest detective in less than four years!
Learn more about Detective Schirner:
Want to contribute to the safety of the
@UCLA
campus and community? GET PAID to help keep Bruins safe. Join our
@UCPDLA
Community Service Officer Team. Get Hired! Stop by DeNeve, Rieber, or B-Plate Dining Commons on Thursday, April 26th between 6-7:30pm!!!
One of our
@UCPDLA
Detectives exchanged his suit for his uniform for the day and visited a local school for their Police Day. Thanks for representing UCPD, Detective Arsena!
Yesterday we were honored to participate in the Law Enforcement Torch Run to raise money for
@SpecialOlympics
! Starting at The Los Angeles Country Club, our team ran a 4-mile route back to campus accompanied by Special Olympics athlete Marco!
#LETR4SOSC
#SoCalTorchRun
Our K-9 Officer Kylo sliding into the new year like...😎🐕
Wishing all students, staff, and faculty a safe school year! Go Bruins!
#ucla
#k9officer
@ UCLA
When someone at
@UCLA
calls 9-1-1 for a medical emergency, our EMTs are ready to respond 24/7. They receive extensive hands-on training and are often bound for medical school.
Learn more about them:
We're one week away from Pancakes with Police! 🥞👮♂️ Join us for free coffee and pancakes on Tuesday, April 16 from 8-11 a.m. Meet our officers and enjoy interactive displays, photo opportunities, and station tours. BruinCards are required for entry.
What does
@UCLAPDChiefJT
hope to accomplish during his tenure, and what were his favorite memories as a
@UCLA
student? Find out in this
@dailybruin
Q&A.
Having your catalytic converter etched with your VIN number can deter thieves from stealing it.
@AAASoCal
will be hosting FREE catalytic converter etching events all around LA and Orange County next week.
Last week we held a ceremony to celebrate our retiring officers and the outstanding achievements of our personnel. Congrats on their well-deserved recognitions! 👏
Learn about our honorees:
@UCPDLA
is honored to recognize Records Admin. Asst. Evelyn Lopez as the Civilian of the Year and Ofc. John Berkeland as the Officer of the Year for 2017. Congratulations, Evelyn and John! JOB WELL DONE!
When someone applies for a job with us, Sergeant Camille Brox and Investigator Luis Mercado help them toward a rewarding career in law enforcement.
Learn more about our Backgrounds/Training Division:
Our CSO Program is NOW HIRING! Find out more about us during our recruitment event on Friday, May 18 from 6pm to 8pm at Covel and Rieber Dining Commons.
The UCLA Police Department is grateful for the service of our military. Thank you to our veterans who have valiantly protected our freedoms, and thank you to our active servicemen and women who continue to protect our freedoms, each and every day.
#VeteransDay
Crime Prevention and Community Engagement Officer London McBride loves engaging with the campus community, and instilling EDI in the workplace including our department.
Learn how he's making connections across campus and keeping
@UCLA
safe:
Get a MEAL ticket, not a REAL ticket! 🍽️🎟️ We're out again on Bruin Walk rewarding those who observe the dismount zone with
@ASUCLAStudentU
meal vouchers! 🙌
As our Fraternity/Sorority Lead Officer, Larissa Amezcua not only educates members of the Greek community about safety, but also builds relationships that go far beyond her law enforcement duties.
Learn more about Officer Amezcua:
What happens to all the evidence our officers collect and belongings that are left behind on campus? They are under the care of our Property Division, Lead Property Officer Eric Gadal and Property Officer Albert Valenzuela.
Learn more about them:
Our thoughts and prayers are with the
@lbfd
and Captain Rosa’s family during this difficult time. Please see the information below if you would like to contribute.
#Repost
@lbfd
with…
We send our deepest condolences to
@MontereyParkPD
as they mourn the loss of Officer Gardiel Solorio. Our hearts are with his loved ones and colleagues during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayers are with
@LASDHQ
and the friends and family of Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer. We send our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
On Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Day, we celebrate the unsung heroes behind the badge who make it possible for our frontline staff to perform at the highest levels. Thank you for your service!
Our thoughts and prayers are with
@lbfd
and Captain Rosa’s family during this difficult time. Please see the information below if you would like to make a contribution.
#Repost
@lbfd
with…
As a modern police department, our IT personnel Gabriel Lomas and Monica Jeong make sure our officers are equipped with the latest technology.
Learn about them and the technology we're using to combat crime:
Congratulations to our Dispatcher of the Year for 2024, Sonia Del Castillo! Sonia provides exceptional customer service by showing empathy to callers, and anticipates officer needs from building strong relationships with them.
Learn more about Sonia:
It's National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week where we celebrate our dispatchers, the unsung heroes who respond to every call that comes in 24/7. In fact, our communications center answered 63,000 calls in 2022!
#NPSTW2023
MISSING PERSON ALERT: Angela Shalon Wilson, who may also go by Angela Streat, was last seen at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center yesterday at 6:55 p.m. If you have any information regarding Angela's whereabouts, please call our 24-hour dispatch line at (310) 825-1491.
From AAA to
@UCLA
, Najala Baker loves helping people in every job she's had, including as our Dispatch Supervisor where she's ready to answer any call that comes in.
Learn more about Najala:
Due to the wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area, we are experiencing a high call volume regarding air quality
@ucla
. For resources to help those affected
@ucla
, please visit .
Did you know that our dispatch center is staffed 24/7? Dial 9-1-1 for an emergency and save our number in your phone for non-emergency use: (310) 825-1491
Join our team!
@UCPDLA
is now accepting applications for police officers. Entry-level, pre-service, and laterals are encouraged to apply.
▪️Salary range:$76,000 - $108,000
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